Recensione del broker ETX Capital

Is ETX Capital Safe?

ETX Capital is the trading name of Monecor London Limited, a UK-based financial services company founded in 1965 and listed on the London Stock Exchange.  It is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority of the UK (FCA), the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CYSEC), and recently, the South African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA).  See below for its list of registered companies:

• Monecor (London) Ltd is authorised and regulated by the FCA license number: 124721.
• Monecor (Europe) Ltd is authorised and regulated by CySEC, license: 096/08.
• Monecor Ltd is authorised and regulated by the FSCA under license number 50246.

Global traders will be trading under the subsidiary, Monecor (London) Ltd, authorised and regulated by the FCA in the United Kingdom.  Known as one of the strictest regulators in the world, the FCA ensures that brokers segregate all client funds, offer clients negative balance protection and that brokers regularly submit externally audited statements.  

In line with the strict regulatory environment under which ETX Capital operates, all client funds are kept segregated from operational accounts and all Malaysian traders will have negative balance protection. It is also insured by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS).  In the event of liquidation, clients may be compensated by the FSCS up to a limit of 85,000 EUR per person. 

ETX Capital has won multiple awards for its trading tools, trader education, and platform. Recent awards include Best Forex Trading Support – Europe 2020 (Global Forex Awards), Best Mobile/Tablet Application 2020 (Shares Awards), Best Trading Education 2019 (Shares Awards), Best Trading Tools 2019 (Online Personal Wealth Awards), and Best Online Trading Platform 2018 (Shares Magazine) for the ETX TraderPro proprietary trading platform. 

As a long-established, publicly-listed financial company with strict regulation and frequent industry recognition, we deem ETX Capital a safe broker.

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Trading Fees

ETX’s trading fees are average compared to other similar brokers.

Unlike other brokers that offer a range of accounts with higher minimum deposits linked to tighter spreads, ETX Capital offers a single live account on two different platforms (click here for more on ETX Capital’s trading platforms).  Trading conditions vary depending on the platform chosen.  

ETX Capital’s accounts were assessed to compare the costs to those of other forex brokers.  The costs were evaluated based on the trading fees on one lot (100 000 USD) on the EUR/USD, including the spreads and commission.  

When making this calculation, we used one lot of EUR/USD as a benchmark as it is the most commonly traded currency pair and it usually has the tightest spread.

Trading Cost Formula: Spread x Trade Size + Commission = Cost in Secondary Currency (USD):

As you can see from the table above, ETX Capital’s trading costs are included in its variable spreads. Spreads widen or tighten depend on trade volume and market volatility. 

The trading costs on the Trader Pro platform are lower than those on the MT4 platform and are slightly lower than the industry average.  The trading costs at most other brokers tend to be 9 USD per lot of EUR/USD.  

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Broker

Condizioni di trading

Valute base

EURUSD (Standard)

Commissione

Costo di Trading (Standard)

EURUSD (migliore)

GBPUSD (migliore)

USDJPY (migliore)

OvalX

4.5/ 5

EUR, GBP, USD

0.60 pips

USD 0

USD 6

1.01 pips

1.85 pips

1.35 pips

FxPro

4.5/ 5

USD, GBP, EUR, AUD, CHF, JPY, PLN, ZAR

1.40 pips

USD 0

USD 14

0.40 pips

1.00 pips

0.60 pips

IG

4.5/ 5

AUD, USD, JPY, GBP, EUR, CAD, CHF, NZD, SGD, HKD

0.60 pips

USD 0

USD 6

0.85 pips

1.40 pips

0.94 pips

Swap Fees 

Another important cost to consider is the swap rate charged on positions held overnight.   Interest is paid (or received) for each night a position is held.  These are the interbank market ‘tom-next’ rates plus ETX Capital’s standard fee of 1.35% per annum. Positions held overnight on a Wednesday will be subject to three days of swap charges.  Unfortunately, ETX Capital does not publish these fees on its website.

Overall, ETX Capital’s trading costs are slightly lower than the industry average on the TraderPro platform but slightly higher than average on the MT4 platform.  

Non-trading fees

ETX Capital’s non-trading fees are lower than other similar brokers.

ETX Capital does not charge any account, deposit, or inactivity fees.  The first five withdrawals of a month are free, and a charge of 10 USD per withdrawal is charged thereafter.  Additionally, traders are charged a withdrawal fee for amounts less than 100 USD.

Overall, ETX Capital’s non-trading fees are low, and fees are only charged for withdrawals under certain circumstances.  

Opening an Account at ETX Capital

The account opening process at ETX Capital is user-friendly, fully digital and accounts are ready for trading within one day.

All Deutsch residents are eligible to open an account at ETX Capital but have to meet the minimum deposit requirement of 100 USD.  

Creating an account is straightforward, the process is fully digital, and accounts are usually ready within one day. ETX Capital offers individual and corporate accounts, but we will focus on opening an individual account:

1. New traders will have to click on the “Create an Account” button at the top of the page where they will be directed to confirm their country of residence.    
2. Next, traders will have to choose their preferred platform – Trader Pro or MetaTrader 4.
3. ETX Capital’s intake form requires clients to fill in their personal details (including name and email address) and then create a password.
4. Traders will then have to fill in their date of birth, telephone number, and ID number.  
5. Once this step is complete, clients are required to fill out a questionnaire that helps ETX Capital assess the trader’s investment knowledge, experience, and expertise to deem the suitability and relevance of the services on offer. While most brokers don’t include this step in the account-opening process, it is a responsible move in an industry that is often accused of an irresponsible approach to consumer protection.  
6. ETX Capital requires at least two documents to accept you as an individual client:
   1. Proof of Identification – ETX Capital accepts all government-issued identification documents such as Passport, national ID card, driving license, or other government-issued ID. 
   2. Proof of Address – Proof of residence/address document must be issued in the name of the ETX Capital’s account holder within the last 6 months and must contain a trader’s full name, current residential address, issue date, and issuing authority. 

After the application is approved, traders can login and fund their accounts  We advise that you read ETX Capital’s risk disclosure, customer agreement, and terms of business before you start trading. 

Overall, ETX Capital’s account-opening process is fully digital and hassle-free and accounts are generally ready for trading within one business day.  

ETX Capital’s Account Types

ETX Capital offers one account type, which is limited compared to other brokers, and its account is suitable for beginners and more experienced traders.  

ETX Capital is a market-maker broker offering trading on over 5000 assets, including 60+ Forex pairs, indices, shares, commodities, and cryptocurrencies (click here for more on ETX Capital’s tradable instruments).  

ETX Capital offers one live commission-free account with spreads that vary depending on the platform chosen (click here for more on ETX Capital’s trading platforms).  This arrangement could be a disadvantage for traders who are familiar with MT4, and will then have to pay higher trading costs.    The minimum deposit requirements to open an account are 100 USD.

The low minimum deposit requirement on ETX Capital’s account makes it accessible to beginner traders.   We define beginner traders as inexperienced traders who have never traded before or have been trading for less than a year. Beginners often do not want to risk trading large sums of money, and will generally not be able to trade full-time during the workweek.  

Experienced traders generally prefer paying higher minimum deposits and a commission per trade in exchange for tighter spreads, which is not available at ETX Capital.  Experienced traders will, however, appreciate the tight spreads and large number of tradable assets available for trading.  

Under FCA regulation, clients have a leverage limit of 30:1 on forex pairs. Clients can elect to trade as a professional, subject to certain eligibility criteria, and will then be afforded leverage of up to 286:1.  

ETX allows hedging and copy trading (or algorithmic trading), but does not allow copy trading.  It also does not offer Islamic swap-free accounts.  See below for details on ETX Capital’s accounts:

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TraderPro

Average spreads using the TraderPro platform are 0.81 pips for the EUR/USD, 1.40 for the EUR/GBP, and 1.06 for the USD/JPY, which is tighter than the industry average.  The minimum deposit to open an account is 100 USD.  

MetaTrader 4

Spreads are slightly wider on the MT4 platform, averaging at 1.01 pips for the EUR/USD, 1.54 pips for the EUR/GBP, and 1.35 pips for the USD/JPY.  Again, the minimum deposit requirement is 100 USD.  

Demo Accounts

Demo accounts are available on both platforms.  The demo account is unlimited and comes loaded with virtual currency.  Demo accounts are a good way to practice trading under real market conditions. We recommend opening a demo account if you decide to use TraderPro, as it is different from other popular third-party software.   

Overall, although the account choice at ETX Capital is limited, the account is suitable for both beginners and more experienced traders.  

Deposits and Withdrawals

ETX Capital offers an average number of payment methods compared to other brokers.  Deposits are free, and fees are only charged for withdrawals under certain circumstances.

In line with Anti-Money Laundering policies, all deposits must be made from an account/card registered in your name, and ETX Capital does not accept third-party deposits.  

ETX Capital does not charge for deposits, but for withdrawals under 100 USD, or currency equivalent, a 10 USD administration fee will be charged.  Furthermore, ETX Capital offers each client five withdrawals for any amount over 100 EUR/GBP/USD each calendar month without a processing fee. Due to the fees incurred by ETX Capital for processing withdrawals, clients who withdraw funds more than five times in a calendar month will incur a charge of 10 EUR (or currency equivalent) for each subsequent withdrawal.

Withdrawals requested before 2 pm will be processed on the same business day, but the time that it takes to reach the client’s account varies depending on the country.  Traders can expect to see withdrawals made via credit/debit cards and bank transfers within seven days and payments made via Skrill and Neteller within 24 hours.  The following payment methods are accepted:

• Bankwire Transfers
• Credit card/debit cards
• Skrill
• Neteller

How do you withdraw money from ETX Capital?

• Log in to the web trading platform.
• Click on the ‘Payment’ section and select ‘Withdraw funds’.
• Enter the amount you wish to withdraw and click on ‘Proceed’.

Overall, ETX Capital provides an average number of funding methods, and while deposits and withdrawals are free, processing times are slow.  

Base Currencies (Trading Account Currencies)

ETX Capital offers a limited number of base (trading account) currencies compared to other similar brokers.

Trading accounts can only be denominated in three base currencies – EUR, USD, and GBP, which is limited compared to other brokers.  Most other brokers denominated accounts in at least five to ten currencies.  Additionally, ETX Capital does not offer AUD trading accounts, which is a disadvantage for Deutschs who will likely have bank accounts denominated in AUD, and who will have to pay currency conversion fees on deposits and withdrawals.

For traders that trade in large volumes (more than 10 lots a month), it is better to open an account denominated in USD at a digital currency bank, especially for trading on assets such as the EUR/USD. This is because when trading a USD quoted currency pair with an AUD account, there will be a small conversion fee for every trade made.

Overall, ETX Capital offers fewer trading account currencies than most other large international brokers and doesn’t offer accounts denominated in AUD. 

ETX Capital’s trading platform support is average compared to most other brokers.

ETX offers trading on MetaTrader 4 and its own proprietary trading platform, Trader Pro.  Winner of numerous awards, the ETX TraderPro software was designed for experienced traders with advanced charting, and numerous drawing and risk-management tools.  

A popular third-party trading platform, MT4 is available for those already familiar with the platform, but includes the ETX MT4 Remastered upgrade, consisting of numerous add-ons and improvements.  

Trader Pro

Trader Pro is ETX Capital’s proprietary platform.  It is user-friendly and highly customisable.  The customized workspaces ensure individual flexibility, a feature that more and more clients demand from a competitive trading platform. 

Features of the ETX TraderPro include:

• Eight chart types, including Classic Candle Stick, Heikin Ashi, and the Ichimoku Cloud.
• Split charting tools (with eight time frames and individual indicators)
• Over 60 trend-following indicators
• Numerous drawing tools

Furthermore, its easy-to-use trade tickets make it simple to set stops and limits, enabling you to calculate your risk prior to execution.   

Additionally, ETX Capital provides a comprehensive selection of video tutorials to help familiarise traders with the platform.  Overall, Trader Pro provides traders with an excellent trading experience.

Evaluation Method

We value transparency and openness in the way we review the partners. To bring transparency to the forefront, we have published our review process that includes a detailed breakdown of the ETX Capital offering. Central to that process is the evaluation of the reliability of the broker, the platform offering of the broker and the trading conditions offered to clients, which are summarised in this review. Each one of these is graded, and an overall score is calculated and assigned to the broker.

ETX Capital Risk Statement

Trading Forex is risky, and each broker is required to detail how risky the trading of Forex CFDs is to clients. ETX Capital would like you to know that: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 77.9% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Conclusion

Overall, ETX Capital is a trustworthy and dependable broker. Its proprietary TraderPro platform is undoubtedly one of the best in the industry, and the beginner education material on offer is world-class.  Its range of financial instruments, including the broad range of Forex pairs should be enough to satisfy experienced traders. Still, the limited number of account types and average trading conditions are a bit of a disappointment.

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