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Eightcap vs eOption

Compare Eightcap and eOption side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Eightcap

Eightcap

CFD traders who use MT5 or TradingView

Eightcap is a CFD broker offering forex, shares, indices, commodities and crypto on MT5 and TradingView, withโ€ฆ

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eOption

eOption

Active, low-cost options traders

eOption is a US discount broker offering commission-free stocks and ETFs, low-cost options trading at $0.10 pโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

Eightcap vs eOption
Feature Eightcap eOption
Minimum deposit โ‚ฌ100 -
Stock trading fee - $0 per trade (domestic); $39 per trade (foreign)
Regulators CySEC FINRA, SIPC
Best for CFD traders who use MT5 or TradingView Active, low-cost options traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
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Options
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Demo Account
Funds
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Margin
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Pros & cons

Eightcap

Eightcap

Pros

  • Raw account spreads start from 0.0 pips
  • Standard and TradingView accounts show no commission
  • No internal fees for deposits or withdrawals
  • TradingView account includes Pine Script automation
  • Demo accounts allow up to 35 days or 5000 orders
  • EUR, GBP and USD account base currencies are available

Cons

  • Raw account commission is 2.75 EUR, 3.5 USD or 2.25 GBP
  • All listed account types require a โ‚ฌ100 minimum deposit
  • Bank withdrawals can take 3-7 working days
  • Wire withdrawals may cost $/ยฃ 8 or โ‚ฌ4 - โ‚ฌ10 EUR
  • Demo accounts expire after 35 days or 5000 orders
  • No interest is paid on account funds
  • Professional clients may not get negative balance protection
eOption

eOption

Pros

  • Commission-free domestic stock and ETF trades
  • Low options commissions at $0.10 per contract plus $1.99 per execution
  • Paper trading account available for practice
  • Direct-access platforms including DAS Trader Pro and Sterling Trader Pro
  • Free OptionsPlay integration for options analysis
  • No account minimum for domestic cash accounts
  • SIPC protection plus excess SIPC coverage up to $25,000,000 per customer

Cons

  • Inactivity fee of $50/year for accounts under $25,000 with fewer than two trades annually
  • Wire withdrawal fee of $35 per transfer
  • No crypto trading available
  • No fractional shares
  • No futures trading
  • International accounts require a $25,000 minimum deposit
  • Limited fundamental research tools compared to larger brokers
  • Foreign stock trades cost $39 per trade
Eightcap

Eightcap

Eightcap is a CFD broker offering forex, shares, indices, commodities and crypto on MT5 and TradingView, with a โ‚ฌ100 minimum deposit.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

eOption

eOption

eOption is a US discount broker offering commission-free stocks and ETFs, low-cost options trading at $0.10 per contract, and direct-access platforms for active traders.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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