Core Spreads
Ezinvest
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Overview
Core Spreads was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in London, while Ezinvest was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. Core Spreads holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Ezinvest is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Core Spreads serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ezinvest has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Core Spreads and $500 at Ezinvest.
| Feature | Core Spreads | Ezinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $500 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 2014 | 2008 |
| Country | London | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Core Spreads and Ezinvest, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Core Spreads has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $500 at Ezinvest). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Ezinvest applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Core Spreads does not. Core Spreads charges deposit fees; Ezinvest does not. Overall, Core Spreads scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Core Spreads | Ezinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Core Spreads offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Ezinvest supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Ezinvest supports social and copy trading features, which Core Spreads does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Core Spreads | Ezinvest |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Android, iPhone/iPad |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Core Spreads and Ezinvest compare. Ezinvest runs regular live webinars; Core Spreads does not. Both provide video tutorials. Ezinvest publishes daily market commentary; Core Spreads does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Ezinvest maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Ezinvest scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Core Spreads | Ezinvest |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ezinvest supports 3 (credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). Core Spreads uniquely supports bank transfer among the two brokers. Ezinvest uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Ezinvest scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Core Spreads | Ezinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | No |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| 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 Ezinvest offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Core Spreads supports 2 languages and Ezinvest supports 15, giving Ezinvest broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Core Spreads | Ezinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian |