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Choicetrade

4.1/10

SpreadCo

6.1/10
3/10RegulationWinner7/10
0/10FeesWinner4/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Choicetrade was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in United States, while SpreadCo was established in 2005 and is based in London. Choicetrade holds licences including Unregulated, while SpreadCo is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Choicetrade serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; SpreadCo has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Choicetrade and $100 at SpreadCo.

SpreadCo wins this category
FeatureChoicetradeSpreadCo
Min. Deposit$250$100
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20092005
CountryUnited StatesLondon
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Choicetrade and SpreadCo, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. SpreadCo has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at Choicetrade). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. SpreadCo charges deposit fees; Choicetrade does not. Overall, SpreadCo scores higher on fees in our assessment.

SpreadCo wins this category
FeatureChoicetradeSpreadCo
Min. Deposit$250$100
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Choicetrade 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 Choicetrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureChoicetradeSpreadCo
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformscTrader, SocialTrading, copyTrading, webPlatform, DesktopPlatform, Proprietary .Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

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

SpreadCo wins this category
FeatureChoicetradeSpreadCo
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. Choicetrade 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.

Tied
FeatureChoicetradeSpreadCo
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 Choicetrade 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.

Tied
FeatureChoicetradeSpreadCo
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese