Emporium Capital Review

Review sections

• Investor Protection & Regulations
• Tradable Products
• Account Opening
• Deposit & Withdrawals options
• Web & Desktop Trading Platforms
• Mobile Trading Platforms
• Trading Features
• Commissions & Spreads
• Bonus & Promotions
• Customer Support
• Research
• Trader Education
• Trading Experience
• FAQ
• Conclusion

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Emporium Capital Video Review

Investor Protection & Regulations

“Emporium Capital is authorised and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) and is a member of the Investor Compensation Fund (ICF).”

Emporium Capital is authorised and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission under the name Emporium Capital K.A. Ltd, as confirmed on the CySEC register below:

The broker adds further security to clients through regulatory requirements such as:

• Segregating client funds from its own.
• Member of the Investor Compensation Fund.

Tradable Products

“Emporium Capital offers the ability to trade on more than 3,000+ financial CFD instruments covering Forex, Indices, Commodities and Shares (which are ‘coming soon’).”

Emporium Capital offers to trade on a wide range of CFD instruments covering all major asset classes, such as Forex, Indices, Commodities and Shares which are ‘coming soon’. Below is a list of just some of the currently available markets for trading:

* Details regarding the available assets are taken from the Emporium Capital website and trading platform and are correct at the time of this review.

Trading costs such as spreads, commissions and overnight funding (swap) rates vary depending on the instrument being traded and account type opened are covered further down this review.

Account Opening

“Emporium Capital offers two types of trading accounts called Retail and Professional with the latter offering higher leverage. Users can also access demo trading accounts but only once verified.”

Emporium Capital offers two types of trading accounts called Retail and Professional which can be funded in USD, EUR or GBP.

The Retail Account requires a minimum deposit of 1,000 USD and offers dedicated client support. The Professional Account requires a minimum deposit of 50,000 USD and offers higher leverage with a dedicated account manager and trading desk order transmissions. However, when opening an account the client portal area states the minimum deposit is 1,000 USD for all accounts.

To open an account, users simply need to click on the Create Account tab on the broker’s homepage. This will then open to a simple four step account eligibility page, as shown below:

This will then take the user through a series of questions and once the email address has been validated, users are transferred to the Client Portal area, as shown below:

To open a live account, users will need to go through an application form which requires Personal Information, Account Information, Financial Experience and Tax Information. Users will also need to upload documents for proof of identity and proof of address in line with standard KYC and Anti-Money Laundering regulations. The account opening process is fully automated, with electronic verification of uploaded documents and the individual, allowing for a paperless account opening process.

The broker does not accept clients from certain countries such as Afghanistan, American Samoa, Bahamas, Botswana, and more.

Deposit & Withdrawals options

“Emporium Capital offers fee-free deposits via bank wire transfer, credit card, Neteller and Skrill. Withdrawals are only offered via bank wire transfer to verified bank accounts and fees may be imposed by the client’s bank.”

Emporium Capital offers fee-free deposits via bank wire transfer, credit and e-wallets such as Neteller and Skrill which will appear instantly in a client’s trading account. Withdrawals are processed within 24 hours during a business day and can only be done via bank wire transfer to verified bank accounts. Fees may be imposed by the client’s bank.

Deposits and withdrawals can be made directly from the Emporium Capital Client Portal area.

Web & Desktop Trading Platforms

“Emporium Capital offers users to trade via EC Trader (MetaTrader 4) and its own EC Alpha Trader for desktop and web.”

Emporium Capital offers two desktop and web-based trading platforms suitable for both beginner and advanced traders to trade on multiple asset classes.

EC Trader (MetaTrader 4)

The EC Trader platform is available for desktop download and offers features such as:

• Trade on 3 asset classes
• Access 50+ instruments
• Trade Forex and CFDs on Indices and Commodities
• Powerful technical trading tools
• Windows desktop download

EC Alpha Trader

The EC Alpha Trader platform is available on web-browser and for desktop download and offers features such as:

• Trade on 4 asset classes
• Access 3,000+ instruments
• Trade Forex and CFDs on Shares, Indices and Commodities
• Powerful technical trading tools
• Customizable user panel
• Windows and Mac desktop
• Use from web-browser with no download required

The Emporium Capital trading platform is covered in more detail in the video review. A screenshot of the EC Trader platform is shown below:

Mobile Trading Platforms

“Emporium Capital offers users the ability to access mobile trading on the go from the MetaTrader 4 (EC Trader) mobile trading app and its EC Alpha Trader app which is ‘coming soon’.”

Emporium Capital offers users the ability to access mobile trading on the go from the MetaTrader 4 (EC Trader) mobile trading app for both Android and iOS systems. The app download links can be found on the broker’s website, the client portal area or in the Google PlayStore or Apple AppStore.

The MetaTrader 4 mobile trading app offers the ability to:

• Trade from the chart
• View real-time prices
• Perform technical analysis
• View trading history

The MetaTrader 4 (EC Trader) mobile trading app is covered in more detail in the video review.

Trading Features

“Emporium Capital does not offer any additional trading features beyond what is available in the MetaTrader Marketplace for its EC Trader (MetaTrader 4) trading platform. This includes signal services and custom programming for indicators and automated trading strategies.”

Emporium Capital does not offer any additional trading features beyond what is available in the MetaTrader Marketplace for its EC Trader (MetaTrader 4) trading platform. This includes signal services and custom programming for indicators and automated trading strategies. This can be accessed from the MetaTrader 4 (EC Trader) trading platform once downloaded.

Commissions & Spreads

“Trading costs with Emporium Capital vary depending on the market being traded and the account type opened.”

Trading costs with Emporium Capital vary depending on the market being traded and the account type opened. After logging into the client portal area, the commission for EC Trader and EC Trader Alpha is 5 USD, as shown below:

Overnight swap fees are applicable for trades held overnight and vary depending on the market. According to the broker’s Key Information Document for each of its asset classes, the financing fee is 2.45%. However, the overnight swap fees can be found in the EC Trader (MetaTrader 4) trading platform.

Fortunately, the broker does provide a list of spreads for each of the asset classes available to trade on, as shown below:

Emporium Capital Forex Spreads

Emporium Capital Indices Spreads

Emporium Capital Commodity Spreads

Bonus & Promotions

“In accordance with regulatory restrictions, Emporium Capital does not offer any bonuses or promotions.’’

In accordance with regulatory restrictions, Emporium Capital does not offer any bonuses or promotions.

Customer Support

“Emporium Capital offers customer support Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm via Live Chat, Telephone, Email and an Online Contact Form. They also offer an FAQ support section and dedicated Trading Desk Support.”

Emporium Capital offers customer support Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5:30pm via Live Chat, Telephone, Email and an Online Contact Form. They also offer a Support FAQ section which covers questions regarding Account Registration, Deposits, Withdrawals and Funding Methods.

The broker also offers a dedicated Trading Desk Support for professional account holders to call in their trading orders. After logging into the live chat on a Monday morning at 12:12pm EEST, it was closed. Users were requested to leave a message to which they would get back to you by email.

Contact Information:

• Address: 37 Stasikratous Str. Center Point Tower, 1st Floor, Office 102, 1065, Nicosia
• Email: info@emporiumcapital.com

• Phone: +(357) 22 256582

• Social Media:
  • LinkedIn

Research

“Emporium Capital provides a variety of research articles which include Equity Market Briefing, FX Market Insight, Equity Technical Market Analysis and FX Technical Analysis. They also provide access to an economic calendar.’’

Emporium Capital provides a variety of research articles which include Equity Market Briefing, FX Market Insight, Equity Technical Market Analysis and FX Technical Analysis. These cover a variety of topics such as fundamental news, technical analysis and market news on different asset classes such as Forex and Indices.

Trader Education

“Emporium Capital provides access to a limited range of trader education articles with just six listed on its website covering Learn the Basics and Instrument Basics.’’

Emporium Capital provides access to a limited range of trader education articles with just six listed on its website covering Learn the Basics and Instrument Basics. The articles include What is Forex? What are CFDs? What are Indices? What are Commodities? What are Stocks/Shares? and What is an STP/NDD Broker?

Trading Experience

“Emporium Capital provides a simple trading offering suitable for all types of traders to trade with a no-dealing desk broker on a variety of asset classes and on two different trading platforms.”

From our observations, Emporium Capital provides a simple trading offering to trade with a regulated non-dealing desk broker. Users are offered a wide variety of different instruments including Forex, Indices and Commodities, as well as access to two different trading platforms, the EC Trader (MetaTrader 4) and EC Trader Alpha.

FAQ

Is Emporium Capital regulated?

Yes, by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).

Where is Emporium Capital based?

Emporium Capital is based at 37 Stasikratous Str. Center Point Tower, 1st Floor, Office 102, 1065, Nicosia.

How does Emporium Capital make money?

Emporium Capital makes money mainly through spreads, swaps and commissions on certain trading accounts and asset classes.

How do I deposit in Emporium Capital account?

Funds can be deposited into a trading account via credit card, bank wire transfer, Neteller and Skrill.

What is the min. deposit for Emporium Capital?

The minimum deposit is 1,000 USD.

How do I withdraw money from Emporium Capital?

Withdrawals can be made from Emporium Capital via bank wire transfer.

What is the max leverage in Emporium Capital?

The maximum leverage offered by Emporium Capital is 500:1 for professional clients and 30:1 for retail clients.

How do I open an account with Emporium Capital?

An account can be opened at the click of a button on the Emporium Capital website and can be done in just a few steps.

Does Emporium Capital use MetaTrader?

Yes, MetaTrader 4 which they call EC Trader.

Conclusion

“Emporium Capital is a non-dealing desk, Forex and CFD broker regulated by CySEC offering users the ability to trade on more than 3,000+ different instruments covering Forex, Indices, Commodities and Shares on the MetaTrader 4 trading platform and its own EC Alpha Trader platform for desktop, web and mobile.”

Emporium Capital is authorised and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) under the name Emporium Capital K.A Ltd. The broker operates a non-dealing desk (NDD), straight-through processing (STP) model, while also offering segregated trading accounts (regulatory requirement) and security through membership to the Investors Compensation Fund.

Users can trade on more than 3,000+ financial CFD instruments covering Forex, Indices, Commodities and Shares across two account types called Retail and Professional. The broker offers the ability to trade on the EC Trader (MetaTrader 4) platform, as well as the EC Alpha Trader platform for desktop, web and mobile.

Market Briefing reports are available on the broker’s website and cover FX Market Insights, Equity Market Technical Analysis and FX Technical Analysis. There are some educational articles but these are limited. Users can contact customer support Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5pm via Live Chat, Phone, Email and an Online Contact Form.

• CySEC regulated.
• Access to a variety of asset classes.
• No-dealing desk broker.
• Can trade with MetaTrader 4 (EC Trader).