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gbe brokers

8.6/10
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Zacks Trade

6.1/10
10/10WinnerRegulation3/10
1/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

gbe brokers was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while Zacks Trade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. gbe brokers holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Zacks Trade is regulated by Unregulated among others. gbe brokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Zacks Trade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at gbe brokers and $2500 at Zacks Trade.

gbe brokers wins this category
Featuregbe brokersZacks Trade
Min. Deposit$250$2500
RegulationFinancial 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-F246Unregulated
Founded20152008
CountryBulgariaUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between gbe brokers and Zacks Trade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. gbe brokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $2500 at Zacks Trade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Zacks Trade charges deposit fees; gbe brokers does not. Overall, gbe brokers scores higher on fees in our assessment.

gbe brokers wins this category
Featuregbe brokersZacks Trade
Min. Deposit$250$2500
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

gbe brokers offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Zacks Trade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. gbe brokers supports social and copy trading features, which Zacks Trade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
Featuregbe brokersZacks Trade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsAndroid,iPhone/iPad,Tablet

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how gbe brokers and Zacks Trade compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
Featuregbe brokersZacks Trade
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. gbe brokers accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Zacks Trade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). gbe brokers uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. gbe brokers scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

gbe brokers wins this category
Featuregbe brokersZacks Trade
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

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 Zacks Trade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. gbe brokers supports 8 languages and Zacks Trade supports 2, giving gbe brokers broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
Featuregbe brokersZacks Trade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese