Blackwell Global investments
SpreadCo
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Overview
Blackwell Global investments was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in United States, while SpreadCo was established in 2005 and is based in London. Blackwell Global investments holds licences including Unregulated, while SpreadCo is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Blackwell Global investments serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; SpreadCo has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $10000 at Blackwell Global investments and $100 at SpreadCo.
| Feature | Blackwell Global investments | SpreadCo |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $10000 | $100 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2004 | 2005 |
| Country | United States | London |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Blackwell Global investments and SpreadCo, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. SpreadCo has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $10000 at Blackwell Global investments). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Blackwell Global investments applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; SpreadCo does not. SpreadCo charges deposit fees; Blackwell Global investments does not. Overall, SpreadCo scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Blackwell Global investments | SpreadCo |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $10000 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Blackwell Global investments offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while SpreadCo supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. SpreadCo supports social and copy trading features, which Blackwell Global investments does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Blackwell Global investments | SpreadCo |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Blackwell Trader MT4, Mobile | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Blackwell Global investments and SpreadCo compare. Blackwell Global investments runs regular live webinars; SpreadCo does not. Both provide video tutorials. Blackwell Global investments publishes daily market commentary; SpreadCo does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Blackwell Global investments maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Blackwell Global investments scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Blackwell Global investments | SpreadCo |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Blackwell Global investments accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while SpreadCo supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Blackwell Global investments | SpreadCo |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Blackwell Global investments and SpreadCo 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.
| Feature | Blackwell Global investments | SpreadCo |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |