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Amscot Stockbroking

3.9/10

Corner Trader

4.1/10
3/10RegulationTied3/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
0/10Education & ResearchTied0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Amscot Stockbroking was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in Austrailia, while Corner Trader was established in 1879 and is based in Switzerland. Amscot Stockbroking holds licences including Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications (Estonia), while Corner Trader is regulated by Unregulated among others. Amscot Stockbroking serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Corner Trader has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Amscot Stockbroking and $250 at Corner Trader.

Corner Trader wins this category
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingCorner Trader
Min. Deposit$500$250
RegulationMinistry of Economic Affairs and Communications (Estonia)Unregulated
Founded18531879
CountryAustrailiaSwitzerland
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Amscot Stockbroking and Corner Trader, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Corner Trader has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $500 at Amscot Stockbroking). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Corner Trader applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Amscot Stockbroking does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingCorner Trader
Min. Deposit$500$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Amscot Stockbroking offers MT5, cTrader, while Corner Trader supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Corner Trader edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Corner Trader wins this category
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingCorner Trader
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsIRESSTrader,IRESSInvestor,netIRESS,XPLANMT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOS

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Amscot Stockbroking and Corner Trader compare. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingCorner Trader
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Amscot Stockbroking accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Corner Trader supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingCorner Trader
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Amscot Stockbroking and Corner Trader offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingCorner Trader
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese