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E*TRADE vs ATFX : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
E*TRADE
ATFX
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Both ECN and STP broker
ECN
Years of Existence / Established Year
1982
2017
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
5.2 million client accounts
254,000 +
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FRS, FINRA, SIPC, SEC, NFA, FDIC
FCA FSCA ASIC SCA , FSC, FSA CySEC FSC Seychelles FSA SFC
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
Investor App and #1 Web Trading Platform for 2024, Benzinga's 2023 Global Fintech Awards
Best Global Forex Broker 2024 Best Global Forex Chairman 2024 Best Forex MT4 Broker - Asia 2024 in Global Brand Magazin Awards 2024 Most trusted forex broker in Asia 2023 in FAME awards
Security Measures
SIPC
ATFX Client funds insurance up to USD1,000,000,
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
No
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
Yes (Not for professional clients)
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
Over 50,000 offerings, including US Treasury trades
300+ instruments 15+ US, European & Asian stock indices, shares
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
No
Yes
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
Yes
Futures
Yes
Yes
Bonds
Yes
No
Mutual Funds
Yes
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
No
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
No
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
Yes
MT5
No
Yes
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
No
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Power Etrade web, Power Etrade app
ATFX Mobile Trading App
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Brokerage, Retirement, Core portfolio, Managed portfolio, Small business retirement , bank
Micro, Classic, Premium, Raw
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
No
Minimum Deposit
$0
$100
Leverage Available
No
1:400
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on assets class
30 lots maximum trade
Commission (per account type)
Raw- 7 USD per lot
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners to experienced traders
Beginners & experienced
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Transfer money, Wire transfer, Transfer an account, Deposit a check ,Direct Deposit
Bank transfers Credit card Debit card E-Wallets
Withdrawal Methods
E-wallets, check, Wire transfer
Bank transfers Credit card Debit card E-Wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
Electronic transfer
Neteller Skrill Perfect money
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
No
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Educational Resources, Tools, Market News and Insights, Tutorials and Webinars
Tools MT4 & MT5 ATFX Copytrade Trading Central Autochartist ATFX Support & Resistance Indicator MT4 Indicators Position size calculators
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Stocks, options, mutual funds, ETFs- $0, Bonds- $1, FINRA trading activity fee- $0.000166
Spread- starts from 0.0 to 2.8 pips
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
NA
Variable
Per Lot Fees
NA
NA
Options Contract Fees
$0.65
NA
Futures Contract Fees
$1.50
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
NA
Maximum Leverage
No
1:400
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
$0
Advisory Fees
0.30%
$0
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
NA
NA
Statement or Document Fee
$2
NA
Account Opening Fee
NA
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$15/ month
$0
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
Direct trade-$0.005 per share, Broker assisted trader- $25
0
Withdrawal Fee
Check return - $25, Electronic return -$25
5 Euro/USD charged for withdrawals below 100 EUR/USD
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
Yes
Yes
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
Sunday 5 p.m. CT to Friday 4 p.m. CT
24x5 forex trading hours Sydney - 10pm to 7am summer session. 11pm to 8am winter session. Tokyo - 11pm to 8am summer session. 12pm to 9am winter session. London - 7am to 4pm summer session. 8am to 5pm winter session. New York - 12pm to 9pm summer session. 1am to 10pm winter session.
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
8 AM - 8 PM ET on weekdays
24x5
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Live chat, FAQ, Phone- 800-387-2331, 800-838-0908, Beneficiary Services: [email protected] General inquiries: [email protected]
E mail: mailto:[email protected] Line:Taiwan 00801127901 Thailand 1800012752
Support Languages
1
10+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Arlington, Virginia, United States Buyenlarge, Getty
1st Floor, 32 Cornhill, London EC3V 3SG, United Kingdom
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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