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E*TRADE vs Forex.com : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
E*TRADE
Forex.com
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Both ECN and STP broker
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1982
2001
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
5.2 million client accounts
454k + Customers
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FRS, FINRA, SIPC, SEC, NFA, FDIC
CIRO, FSA, MAS, CySEC, NFA, CFTC, CIMA, FCA, ASIC
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
Investor App and #1 Web Trading Platform for 2024, Benzinga's 2023 Global Fintech Awards
Best HNW Service, Best Broker for CFDs, Best in Class Overall Best in Class Mobile Trading Apps Best in Class Offering of Investments Best New Tool Performance Analytics
Security Measures
SIPC
FSCS
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
No
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
Over 50,000 offerings, including US Treasury trades
5, 500+ Stocks
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
No
Yes
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
No
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
No
Futures
Yes
No
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
Forex.com Proprietary platform
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
Standard, Raw spread, MetaTrader account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
No
Minimum Deposit
$0
$100
Leverage Available
No
50:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on assets class
No information
Commission (per account type)
Raw account - $7 per 100k USD traded
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners to experienced traders
Beginners to experienced traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Transfer money, Wire transfer, Transfer an account, Deposit a check ,Direct Deposit
Credit/ debit card, bank wire
Withdrawal Methods
E-wallets, check, Wire transfer
Credit/ debit card, bank wire
Other E-Wallets Supported
Electronic transfer
Neteller, skrill
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
Forex Trading University, Market Analysis and Insights, Webinars, Video Tutorials, Trading Guides and eBooks, Market News and Research
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Stocks, options, mutual funds, ETFs- $0, Bonds- $1, FINRA trading activity fee- $0.000166
Commission: Fixed $7 USD per $100k USD traded
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
50:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$15 inactive for 12 months
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
$5
Advisory Fees
0.30%
$30
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
NA
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
$2
NA
Account Opening Fee
NA
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$15/ month
NA
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
Direct trade-$0.005 per share, Broker assisted trader- $25
0.50%
Withdrawal Fee
Check return - $25, Electronic return -$25
Free for bank transfers and debit cards, US: $25, International: $40, except over $10,000
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
Yes
No
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
Sunday 5 p.m. CT to Friday 4 p.m. CT
Depends on the instrument offer
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
8 AM - 8 PM ET on weekdays
24/5
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]
Live chat: https://www.forex.com/en/contact-forex-com, Phone New accounts: Tollfree: 1-877-367-3946, International: 1-908-731-0750 Existing customers: Tollfree: 1-877-367-3946,Email New accounts: [email protected] Existing customers & inquiries: [email protected] International: 1-908-731-0750
Support Languages
1
5
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Arlington, Virginia, United States Buyenlarge, Getty
30 Independence Blvd Suite 300, 3rd Floor, Warren, New Jersey 07059, US.
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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