Empire Funded has been flagged by Financial Conduct Authority for "Unregistered/Unlicensed entity offering financial products or services". This company appears in our regulatory warnings database. Always verify with official regulatory sources before investing or doing business with this firm.
The hidden fees at Empire Funded are the real scandal here. What they advertise and what they actually charge are two different things. By the time I realized how much I was paying in various fees and spreads, I had already lost a meaningful amount.
Pros: Comprehensive tools|Tax reports included|Automated trading options
Cons: No phone support on weekends|Limited social trading features
The mobile app from Empire Funded is dangerous. I placed an order that showed as pending, so I placed another. Both executed and I was overexposed. When I complained they said it was user error. The app design is misleading.
Pros: Market news feed|Dedicated account manager|Easy withdrawals
Cons: Limited ETF selection
Empire Funded offers copy trading. I copied a top trader. The copy trades often executed at worse prices than the original. When I asked why they said it was due to latency and liquidity. So the feature is broken or they are skimming. Either way I stopped using it.
Pros: Full transparency|Customizable dashboard|Segregated accounts
Cons: Account statements could be more detailed|Search feature is basic
Empire Funded advertises low fees but once you dig into the fine print, there are numerous charges that add up quickly. Inactivity fees, withdrawal fees, currency conversion fees - it all eats into your returns. I wish I had read the terms more carefully.
Pros: Low minimum deposit|Dividend tracking|Two-factor authentication
Cons: Inactivity fee applies after 12 months|Could offer more webinars
I want to warn everyone about Empire Funded. They have been flagged by Financial Conduct Authority as an unauthorized entity. I wish I had checked before investing. They use high-pressure sales tactics and fake testimonials. Once you send money, getting it back is nearly impossible.
Cons: Cannot withdraw funds|Not regulated|Pressure tactics