Forex EE
Trade.com
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Overview
Forex EE was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Grenadines, while Trade.com was established in 2009 and is based in Cyprus, UK. Forex EE holds licences including Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia, while Trade.com is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Forex EE serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Trade.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Forex EE and $1 at Trade.com.
| Feature | Forex EE | Trade.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2009 |
| Country | Grenadines | Cyprus, UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Forex EE and Trade.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Trade.com has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Forex EE). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Trade.com charges deposit fees; Forex EE does not. Overall, Trade.com scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Forex EE | Trade.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Forex EE offers MT5, cTrader, while Trade.com supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Trade.com supports social and copy trading features, which Forex EE does not offer. Trade.com edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Forex EE | Trade.com |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4 | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Forex EE and Trade.com compare. Trade.com runs regular live webinars; Forex EE does not. Both provide video tutorials. Trade.com publishes daily market commentary; Forex EE does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Trade.com maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Trade.com scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Forex EE | Trade.com |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Forex EE accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Trade.com supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Forex EE | Trade.com |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Forex EE and Trade.com offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Forex EE | Trade.com |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |