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Overview
gbe brokers was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while Xtrade was established in 2003 and is based in Australia. gbe brokers holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Xtrade is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. gbe brokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Xtrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at gbe brokers and $1 at Xtrade.
| Feature | gbe brokers | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F246 | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 2015 | 2003 |
| Country | Bulgaria | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between gbe brokers and Xtrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Xtrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at gbe brokers). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Xtrade charges deposit fees; gbe brokers does not. Overall, Xtrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | gbe brokers | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
gbe brokers offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Xtrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. gbe brokers supports social and copy trading features, which Xtrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | gbe brokers | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Not available |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how gbe brokers and Xtrade compare. gbe brokers runs regular live webinars; Xtrade does not. gbe brokers has a video library; Xtrade does not. gbe brokers publishes daily market commentary; Xtrade does not. gbe brokers integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Xtrade does not. gbe brokers maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. gbe brokers scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | gbe brokers | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. gbe brokers uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. gbe brokers scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | gbe brokers | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Not available |
| Credit Card | Yes | Not available |
| PayPal | Yes | Not available |
| Skrill | Yes | Not available |
| Neteller | Yes | Not available |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both gbe brokers and Xtrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. gbe brokers offers multilingual support. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | gbe brokers | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | Not available |