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Colmex

6.1/10

Corner Trader

4.1/10
4/10WinnerRegulation3/10
8/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Colmex was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Corner Trader was established in 1879 and is based in Switzerland. Colmex holds licences including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while Corner Trader is regulated by Unregulated among others. Colmex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Corner Trader has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Colmex and $250 at Corner Trader.

Colmex wins this category
FeatureColmexCorner Trader
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)Unregulated
Founded19901879
CountryCyprusSwitzerland
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Colmex and Corner Trader, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Colmex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at Corner Trader). Corner Trader charges withdrawal fees while Colmex does not, giving Colmex an edge for frequent withdrawers. Corner Trader applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Colmex does not. Overall, Colmex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Colmex wins this category
FeatureColmexCorner Trader
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Colmex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Corner Trader supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Colmex supports social and copy trading features, which Corner Trader does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureColmexCorner Trader
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,Android,iPhone,MacMT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOS

Education & Research

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

Colmex wins this category
FeatureColmexCorner Trader
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Colmex 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
FeatureColmexCorner 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 Colmex 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
FeatureColmexCorner Trader
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese