Circle Markets
Corner Trader
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Overview
Circle Markets was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while Corner Trader was established in 1879 and is based in Switzerland. Circle Markets holds licences including Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), while Corner Trader is regulated by Unregulated among others. Circle Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Corner Trader has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Circle Markets and $250 at Corner Trader.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Corner Trader |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2007 | 1879 |
| Country | New Zealand | Switzerland |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Circle Markets and Corner Trader, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Circle Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at Corner Trader). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Corner Trader applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Circle Markets does not. Circle Markets charges deposit fees; Corner Trader does not. Overall, Circle Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Corner Trader |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Circle Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Corner Trader supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Corner Trader |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Desktop, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOS |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Circle Markets and Corner Trader compare. Circle Markets runs regular live webinars; Corner Trader does not. Circle Markets has a video library; Corner Trader does not. Circle Markets publishes daily market commentary; Corner Trader does not. Circle Markets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Corner Trader does not. Circle Markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Circle Markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Corner Trader |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Circle Markets 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.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Corner Trader |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Circle Markets 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.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Corner Trader |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |