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World Options Exchange seems more interested in acquiring new customers than taking care of existing ones. The marketing is aggressive but the product is mediocre. Once you are past the honeymoon period, the cracks in their service become very apparent.
Pros: Social trading features|Regular updates|Smooth onboarding
Cons: Currency conversion fee exists
I wanted to transfer my portfolio from another broker to World Options Exchange. 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: Professional team|Customizable dashboard
Cons: Nothing significant|Limited social trading features
KYC with World Options Exchange is a nightmare. I submitted my ID and proof of address. They rejected it and asked for a utility bill. I sent it. They asked for a bank statement. Then they asked for a selfie with the ID. Then they said the selfie did not match. I gave up.
Pros: Real-time alerts|Clean UI
Cons: No crypto staking
I found World Options Exchange after a trusted YouTuber reviewed them and the initial impression was positive. But since I retired last year later, I have encountered so many issues that I cannot recommend them. Trades failing, charts not loading, and support tickets going unanswered for days at a time.
Pros: Real-time alerts|Good analytical tools
Cons: Would like more payment methods
I opened an account with World Options Exchange for a few weeks now ago. The platform frequently logs you out, orders fail to execute at the stated price, and when you complain they blame your internet connection. I have screenshots proving otherwise.
Pros: Tax reports included|Clear documentation
Cons: No integrated tax optimization
After spending for about five months trying to make World Options Exchange work for me, I have given up. The platform has too many limitations, the fees are not competitive, and the quality of their market data is questionable. There are much better options available.
Pros: Segregated accounts|Responsive team|Low minimum deposit
Cons: Limited social trading features|Minor UI glitches occasionally
The spread at World Options Exchange is not what they advertise. During volatile markets it widens so much that you lose before the trade even starts. I found them through a financial advisor and initially thought the platform was good - until I started trading seriously.
Pros: Dividend tracking|Good analytical tools|Competitive fees|Economic calendar
Cons: Some tools only available on higher tiers
The platform itself is okay, but the customer service at World Options Exchange is truly awful. I waited weeks for a response to a simple inquiry. When they did respond, it felt like a generic template that did not address my specific issue at all.
Pros: Low minimum deposit|Instant funding|Helpful community forum|Risk management tools
Cons: No dark mode on mobile
Their two-factor authentication was optional when I joined. I enabled it. Later I lost my phone and could not log in. World Options Exchange recovery process took 3 weeks and required notarized documents. By then I had missed important trades. Their security is your inconvenience.
Pros: Personal attention|Full transparency|Copy trading available|Risk management tools
Cons: Slow to add new assets
I signed up with World Options Exchange when my bank disappointed me and I searched for alternatives 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: Responsive team|Great customer service|Customizable dashboard
Cons: Onboarding videos are outdated|Limited ETF selection