Core Spreads
ETX Capital
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Overview
Core Spreads was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in London, while ETX Capital was established in 2002 and is based in UK. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Core Spreads serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; ETX Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Core Spreads and $100 at ETX Capital.
| Feature | Core Spreads | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2014 | 2002 |
| Country | London | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Core Spreads and ETX Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Core Spreads has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at ETX Capital). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Core Spreads charges deposit fees; ETX Capital does not. Overall, Core Spreads scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Core Spreads | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Core Spreads offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while ETX Capital supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Core Spreads | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, Mac, Mirror Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Core Spreads and ETX Capital compare. ETX Capital runs regular live webinars; Core Spreads does not. Both provide video tutorials. ETX Capital publishes daily market commentary; Core Spreads does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. ETX Capital maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. ETX Capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Core Spreads | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Core Spreads accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while ETX Capital supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). ETX Capital uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. ETX Capital scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Core Spreads | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Core Spreads and ETX Capital offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Core Spreads supports 2 languages and ETX Capital supports 7, giving ETX Capital broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Core Spreads | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, French, Spanish, German, Polish, Czech, Greek and Mandarin |