td ameritrade
XGLOBAL Markets
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Overview
td ameritrade was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Malta, while XGLOBAL Markets was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. td ameritrade holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while XGLOBAL Markets is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. td ameritrade serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; XGLOBAL Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at td ameritrade and $500 at XGLOBAL Markets.
| Feature | td ameritrade | XGLOBAL Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $500 |
| 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-F319 | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 2016 | 2008 |
| Country | Malta | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between td ameritrade and XGLOBAL Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. td ameritrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $500 at XGLOBAL Markets). XGLOBAL Markets charges withdrawal fees while td ameritrade does not, giving td ameritrade an edge for frequent withdrawers. XGLOBAL Markets charges deposit fees; td ameritrade does not. Overall, td ameritrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | td ameritrade | XGLOBAL Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
td ameritrade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while XGLOBAL Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | td ameritrade | XGLOBAL Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Desktop,iOS,Android |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how td ameritrade and XGLOBAL Markets compare. XGLOBAL Markets has a video library; td ameritrade does not. XGLOBAL Markets integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); td ameritrade does not. XGLOBAL Markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | td ameritrade | XGLOBAL Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. td ameritrade accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while XGLOBAL Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). td ameritrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. td ameritrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | td ameritrade | XGLOBAL Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both td ameritrade and XGLOBAL Markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. td ameritrade supports 8 languages and XGLOBAL Markets supports 2, giving td ameritrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | td ameritrade | XGLOBAL Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |