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AxiTrader

7.4/10

SpreadCo

6.1/10
10/10WinnerRegulation7/10
10/10WinnerFees4/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner4/10
6/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

AxiTrader was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Australia, while SpreadCo was established in 2005 and is based in London. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. AxiTrader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; SpreadCo has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at AxiTrader and $100 at SpreadCo.

AxiTrader wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderSpreadCo
Min. Deposit$0$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20072005
CountryAustraliaLondon
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AxiTrader and SpreadCo, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AxiTrader has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at SpreadCo). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. AxiTrader charges deposit fees; SpreadCo does not. Overall, AxiTrader scores higher on fees in our assessment.

AxiTrader wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderSpreadCo
Min. Deposit$0$100
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

AxiTrader offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while SpreadCo supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureAxiTraderSpreadCo
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AxiTrader and SpreadCo compare. SpreadCo has a video library; AxiTrader does not. SpreadCo integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); AxiTrader does not. SpreadCo scores higher overall in education and research.

SpreadCo wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderSpreadCo
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. AxiTrader accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller), while SpreadCo supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). AxiTrader uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. AxiTrader scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

AxiTrader wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderSpreadCo
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both AxiTrader and SpreadCo offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. AxiTrader supports 8 languages and SpreadCo supports 2, giving AxiTrader broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAxiTraderSpreadCo
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Chinese, Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Romanian, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese