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I wanted to transfer my portfolio from another broker to Essential Gold Stack (essentialgoldstack.com). They said they do not accept in-kind transfers for my asset type. I had to sell, withdraw, deposit, and rebuy - incurring taxes and spread costs. They did not tell me this before I signed up.
Pros: Good analytical tools|Fast execution|Educational resources|Helpful community forum
Cons: Limited ETF selection
I signed up with Essential Gold Stack (essentialgoldstack.com) through a forum discussion and the first red flag was the aggressive account manager who would not stop calling. After depositing, the promised support vanished. Withdrawals are delayed with endless excuses. I have reported them to the regulator.
Pros: Fast support response|Economic calendar|Smooth onboarding|Full transparency
Cons: Would like more payment methods
The only good thing about Essential Gold Stack (essentialgoldstack.com) is that they remind you why regulation matters. I found them after seeing their ad online. They are regulated in a jurisdiction with weak consumer protection. When things went wrong I had nowhere to turn. Stick to well-regulated brokers.
Pros: Low minimum deposit|Tax reports included|API access
Cons: Alert system is basic|No dark mode on mobile
Essential Gold Stack (essentialgoldstack.com) has the worst mobile app I have ever used for investing. It crashes constantly, features that work on desktop are missing entirely, and the security implementation is questionable at best. How they released this app is beyond me.
Pros: Stable platform|Intuitive for beginners|Instant funding
Cons: Alert system is basic|Some tools only available on higher tiers
The onboarding at Essential Gold Stack (essentialgoldstack.com) was smooth which makes the subsequent experience even more frustrating. Once they have your money, the quality of service drops dramatically. Getting anyone to help you with an actual problem is nearly impossible.
Pros: Two-factor authentication|Wide product range
Cons: Search feature is basic
I closed a profitable position at Essential Gold Stack (essentialgoldstack.com) and the profit was not credited for 5 days. Support said it was a settlement delay. When it finally arrived it was less than the amount shown on the platform. They could not explain the difference. I have moved my account.
Pros: Segregated accounts|Helpful community forum
Cons: Some tools only available on higher tiers
The so-called education at Essential Gold Stack (essentialgoldstack.com) is just marketing. Every webinar ends with a push to deposit more. The market analysis is generic and often wrong. If you want real education go elsewhere. I wasted since early this year thinking they would help me learn.
Pros: Intuitive for beginners|Market news feed
Cons: No dark mode on mobile|No integrated tax optimization
My withdrawal request from Essential Gold Stack (essentialgoldstack.com) has been pending for over two weeks now. Every time I contact support, I get the same copy-paste response about processing times. This is unacceptable for a financial platform in this day and age.
Pros: High security standards|Tax reports included|Regular updates
Cons: Minor UI glitches occasionally|Account statements could be more detailed
Essential Gold Stack (essentialgoldstack.com) locked my account without warning and demanded documents I had already submitted. for close to eighteen months later I still do not have access to my funds. Their compliance team does not respond to emails. I am considering legal action.
Pros: Low minimum deposit|Portfolio tracking tools
Cons: Limited social trading features