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Colmex

6.1/10

speedtrader

7.9/10
4/10RegulationWinner10/10
8/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Colmex was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while speedtrader was established in 2017 and is based in Netherlands. Colmex holds licences including Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while speedtrader is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Colmex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; speedtrader has 3,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Colmex and $250 at speedtrader.

speedtrader wins this category
FeatureColmexspeedtrader
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F308
Founded19902017
CountryCyprusNetherlands
Clients10,000+3,500,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Colmex and speedtrader, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Colmex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at speedtrader). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. speedtrader charges deposit fees; Colmex does not. Overall, Colmex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

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

Platforms

Colmex offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while speedtrader 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
FeatureColmexspeedtrader
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,Android,iPhone,MacMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Colmex and speedtrader compare. speedtrader runs regular live webinars; Colmex does not. Both provide video tutorials. speedtrader publishes daily market commentary; Colmex does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. speedtrader maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. speedtrader scores higher overall in education and research.

speedtrader wins this category
FeatureColmexspeedtrader
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesYes

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 speedtrader supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). speedtrader uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. speedtrader scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

speedtrader wins this category
FeatureColmexspeedtrader
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

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

Tied
FeatureColmexspeedtrader
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic