EBC Financial Group Valutazione complessiva

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Trustworthiness & Regulation

EBC Financial Group, founded in 2020, is a relatively new player in the forex industry. Despite its short tenure, it has garnered attention due to its regulatory licenses from top-tier authorities such as the ASIC in Australia and the FCA in the UK.

However, it currently does not accept new retail account applications under these licenses. The broker operates under various entities, including the Cayman Islands and Saint Vincent & The Grenadines, offering different leverage and protections based on the jurisdiction.

While user reviews are absent, the broker holds an expert rating of 4.1 out of 5, indicating strong regulations and competitive pricing. EBC Financial Group ranks 205th out of 815 forex brokers based on user ratings and 75th based on expert ratings, showing room for growth and improvement.

It's important to note that even highly regulated and successful financial firms have faced failures in the past, so thorough due diligence is always recommended.

Società	Licenze e Regolamenti	Denaro dei Clienti Segregato	Fondo di Compensazione del Deposito	Protezione del Saldo Negativo	Rimborsi	Leva massima per i clienti retail
EBC Financial Group (Australia) PTY Ltd*	Australia - AU ASIC					30 : 1
EBC Financial Group (UK) Ltd**	Regno Unito - UK FCA		fino a 85.000 £			30 : 1
EBC Financial Group (Cayman) Limited	Isole Cayman - KY CIMA					500 : 1
EBC Financial Group (SVG) LLC Saint Vincent e Grenadine						2000 : 1

Deposit Insurance

EBC Financial Group provides deposit compensation schemes under its UK FCA license, which compensates investors if the financial firm fails. However, this protection is not available under all regulatory jurisdictions.

For example, the Cayman Islands and Saint Vincent & The Grenadines entities do not offer deposit compensation schemes. It's crucial for traders to understand which entity they are trading under and the associated protections.

Spreads and Costs

EBC Financial Group offers competitive spreads, particularly in the forex market, with an average spread of 2.04 pips. When compared to other leading brokers, EBC Financial Group's spreads are generally in line with industry standards, although some brokers like IC Markets offer slightly lower spreads.

Commodities spreads are also favorable, averaging 0.12. Overall, the broker's spreads and costs are competitive and should suit most traders looking for cost-effective trading.

Combined Spread/Commission Costs by Asset Class Compared to Market Leading Brokers

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Our data comes from our sophisticated spread analyzer tool, which collects live account information and syncs with our performance analytics system. To compare all brokers and instruments with the latest live data, visit our spread analyzer tool. A spread is the difference between the bid (sell) and ask (buy) price of an asset and can vary widely between brokers and account types.

Some brokers charge higher spreads but no commission, while others charge both, making it crucial to assess the total cost, which includes both spread and commission. Our values reflect this all-in cost. Note that some brokers may set low costs on popular pairs like EURUSD but higher rates on other instruments.

Many brokers also advertise "as low as" spreads that may not reflect the true average or include commissions. Comparing true all-in cost averages across various instruments and asset classes is vital for accurate assessment.

Combined Spread/Commission Costs Per Instrument Compared to Market Leading Brokers

Comparison to other Brokers

Compared to other brokers, EBC Financial Group is a relatively new entrant in the market, founded in 2020. It holds licenses from reputable regulators such as ASIC and FCA, although it currently does not accept new retail account applications under these licenses. The broker offers competitive spreads, particularly in forex and commodities, and provides robust trading platforms including MetaTrader 4.

In terms of user reviews and rankings, EBC Financial Group does not have any user reviews available, which may be a concern for potential clients. Its expert rating is 75th out of 815 brokers, showing that there is room for improvement.

When comparing swap rates, EBC Financial Group's average swap rates are in line with those of industry-leading brokers like IC Markets. For traders who hold positions overnight frequently, this could result in saving costs.

Overall, EBC Financial Group presents a competitive option for traders, particularly those looking for tight spreads and reliable trading platforms. However, the lack of user reviews are factors to consider when comparing with other brokers.

Trading Platforms - Mobile, Desktop, Automated

EBC Financial Group offers the MetaTrader 4 (MT4) platform, which is available on desktop, mobile, and web. MT4 is renowned for its user-friendly interface, advanced charting tools, and support for automated trading through Expert Advisors (EAs).

The platform uses the MQL4 programming language, which is moderately easy to learn for traders looking to develop their own automated trading strategies.

What Can you Trade?

EBC Financial Group offers a range of tradable instruments across various asset classes. These include 36 forex CFDs, stock CFDs from 36 stock exchanges, 9 stock index CFDs, and 5 commodities CFDs. The broker does not currently offer crypto CFDs, ETFs, bond CFDs, or futures CFDs. Traders can view the individual symbols offered on the broker's website for more details.

Trading CFDs (Contracts for Difference) means you are trading on the price movements of the underlying asset without owning the asset itself. This allows for leveraged trading, which can amplify both gains and losses. In contrast, owning real assets involves buying the actual financial instrument.

The key benefit of CFDs is the ability to trade with leverage, although this also increases the risk. More information on the available instruments can be found on the broker's website.

Available Leverage

Leverage at EBC Financial Group varies depending on the regulatory entity and the type of instrument. Under the FCA regulations the maximum leverage for institutional clients is 100:1.

Retail traders may access higher leverage with the Cayman Islands and Saint Vincent & The Grenadines entities, up to 500:1. It is important for traders to understand the leverage limits applicable to their account type and the regulatory body governing their trading activities.

Prohibited Countries

EBC Financial Group cannot open client accounts for residents of certain countries. Based on our research, these countries include the EBC does not offer any services to citizens and residents of certain jurisdictions including: Afghanistan, Belarus, Burma (Myanmar), Canada, Central African Republic, Congo, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mali, North Korea (Democratic People's Republic of Korea), Russia, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan, Syria, Ukraine (including Crimea, Donetsk, and Luhansk Regions), the United States, Venezuela, Yemen, and any country where such distribution or use would be contrary to local law or regulation.

Traders should verify their eligibility directly on the broker's website or contact customer support for the most up-to-date information.

EBC Financial Group Tipi di conto

	Standard	Pro
Leva massima	500:1
Piattaforma mobile	MT4 Mobile
piattaforma di trading	MT4
Tipo di spread	Variable Spread
Deposito minimo	48	5000
Volume minimo di trading	0,01
Trailing stop
Scalping consentito
Hedging consentito
Conti islamici

	Standard
Leva massima	500:1
piattaforma di trading	MT4
Piattaforma mobile	MT4 Mobile
Tipo di spread	Variable Spread
Deposito minimo	48
Volume minimo di trading	0,01
Trailing stop
Scalping consentito
Hedging consentito
Conti islamici

	Pro
Leva massima	500:1
piattaforma di trading	MT4
Piattaforma mobile	MT4 Mobile
Tipo di spread	Variable Spread
Deposito minimo	5000
Volume minimo di trading	0,01
Trailing stop
Scalping consentito
Hedging consentito
Conti islamici

EBC Financial Group Traffico web

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EBC Financial Group Profilo

Assistenza continua

Conti segregati

Conti islamici

Accetta clienti canadesi

Accetta clienti giapponesi

Demo senza scadenza

API per trading

Conti Cent

Protezione del bilancio negativo

Trading sociale

Assicurazione dei depositi regolamentari

Trailing stop

Bonus

Spread fisso

Spread variabile