Best FX Broker Europe · 2020

101Investing

Winner of the “Best FX Broker Europe” award 2020.

Back in 2016, 101 Investing began operations, under the name “FXBFI Broker Financial Invest Limited, and the company got its authorization to operate from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), license number 315/16. As part of their pedigree that makes them standout, the platform belongs to the Investor Compensation Fund, which is responsible for ensuring that clients are compensated in the likelihood of a default by an ICF member. According to its registration and license, the broker performs its operations according to European regulations, and that invariably means that client funds are separated from the company’s own.

Created as a MetaTrader 4 trading platform for different operating systems including Mobile, Web, and PC, 101 Investing is recognized in different parts of the world and gives users different broker options and also provides educational resources for traders. Furthermore, the broker provides access to both earnings and economics calendars, and thus makes it easier for traders to make more informed decisions. However, the platform has blacklisted clientele from some countries including Belgium, United States, France, etc. The platform employs different security protocols to ensure that clients’ private data and transactions are kept safe and secure.

The award

Best FX Broker Europe

Considering how tough 2020 has been for people in different parts of the world, it is amazing to see how 101Investing has been able to surmount the challenges and created a lasting impression on us and everyone else that have used the broker for different brokerage activities. Because we recognize and value excellence, we have seen same in 101Investing, and that informed our decision to give the platform the award of Best FX Broker Europe 2020. There are several reasons why we believe that the platform deserves this award, from the user interaction (UI) and user experience (UX) to the seamlessness in service delivery, the award is best suited for 101Investing, and we will share some detailed reasons for our decision.

The justification

Why 101Investing won

One question that may linger in the hearts of many is why 101Investing got our award, and the reasons are not farfetched. It may interest you to know that most brokers usually come up with new features in select areas of their platforms, and while it is a welcome development, some other brokers take it several notches higher by providing revolutionary services that surpass the expectations of every one.

One of the amazing things about the 101 Investing platform is the simplicity it brings to FX brokering and trading. Furthermore, it also provides users with the option of carrying out commission-free trades on more than 250 CFD instruments that span forex, commodities, stocks cryptocurrency, etc. that span four major types of accounts (Pro, Platinum, Gold, and Silver accounts.) Interestingly, they make trading easy for everyone regardless their experience levels, so whether you are a beginner or experienced trader, the platform helps you make the best trading information by not only making the processes simple, but also through the provision of educational resources that come in different formats like courses, articles, tutorials, and videos. In addition to its amazing features, 101Investing also makes it possible for some users to get demo trading accounts, and accounts that are Islamic swap-free.

Since inception, the broker platform has continued to get lots of positive reviews and excellent ratings, and that is due to its ready adoption by users who may either be experienced or beginners. There are some features that make the platform function uniquely, and we are about to mention some of them.

The features

101Investing features

Apart from the ease of doing business that the platform provides users, there are other amazing features that contribute to the revolutionary outlook of the platform, and they include:

Tradable Products

There are more than 250 CFD instruments for different types of trades across crypto, stock, forex, commodities, and indices.

Account Types

If you are a professional or retail client, the platform comes with 4 types of trading accounts that come with different services and features. The swap discount on each of the accounts is the major different. The FX leverage on the different accounts is different for the silver and pro accounts.

Simplicity

Getting an account on the platform is a process that involves 5 simple steps.

Desktop, Web, Mobile Trading Platforms

The MetaTrader 4 platform is available for use from a desktop or through a web browser. The features that come with the MetaTrader 4 integration include:

Order process modes are available for 4 markets.
Perform technical analysis with the availability of 20+ analytical tools.
Trading activity history
Real-time prices on different classes of assets.
With Expert Advisors, automated trading formats can be used.
One-click trading for ease of trading.

Mobile users are not left out, because the MetaTrader 4 trading platform is also available as an app for iOS and Android users. It makes it easy for users to trade while on-the-go. The mobile app lets user perform the following:

Global trades from different parts of the world.
Get access to various types of orders.
Enjoy over 30 tools for performing trade analytics.
Get access to 9 timeframes.

Customer Support

Users of the platform have access to an efficient and effective customer support that are on hand to attend to your questions from Monday to Friday between 7am to 5pm (GMT). The platform’s customer support service channels include live chat, email, telephone, and via the “contact us” form that is available on the 101Investing website. It may also interest you to know that the replies are prompt. For commissions and spreads, trading on the platform with the 4 integral accounts attracts zero commissions, and it is applicable to the different asset classes. From the above it is pretty clear that 101Investing has revolutionary features that put the platform in a good position to get awarded for the broker services they provide to their clients. It