Growth Empowering has been flagged by Financial Markets Authority for "Unregistered/Unlicensed entity offering financial products or services|Fraud ...". This company appears in our regulatory warnings database. Always verify with official regulatory sources before investing or doing business with this firm.
The spread at Growth Empowering is not what they advertise. During volatile markets it widens so much that you lose before the trade even starts. I found them after a trusted YouTuber reviewed them and initially thought the platform was good - until I started trading seriously.
Pros: Regular platform improvements|API access
Cons: Search feature is basic
If you are reading this considering Growth Empowering - run. I wish I had read more negative reviews through a podcast recommendation. I thought the positive ones were real. Maybe some are. My experience over for over three years has been so bad I feel obligated to warn others. Do not make my mistake.
Pros: Social trading features|Wide product range
Cons: No fractional shares|Website design could be more modern
I had high hopes for Growth Empowering through a financial advisor, but my experience has been disappointing. Customer support is slow, the platform has frequent issues, and their fee structure is not as transparent as advertised. I am actively looking for alternatives now.
Pros: Automated trading options|Fast execution
Cons: Minimum deposit could be lower|Desktop app not available on Linux
For anyone considering Growth Empowering, please be aware that this company has been flagged by Financial Markets Authority. This does not necessarily mean they are a scam, but it does mean they may not be authorized to operate in certain jurisdictions. I strongly recommend checking the official regulator website before making any investment decisions.
Pros: Information is publicly available for verification
Cons: Listed in IOSCO I-SCAN|May not be authorized in your jurisdiction
The only good thing about Growth Empowering is that they remind you why regulation matters. I found them after a friend recommended them. 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: API access|Great customer service|No hidden fees|Smooth onboarding
Cons: Nothing significant