Core Spreads
fx global markets
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Overview
Core Spreads was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in London, while fx global markets was established in 2017 and is based in United States. Core Spreads holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while fx global markets is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Core Spreads serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fx global markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Core Spreads and $250 at fx global markets.
| Feature | Core Spreads | fx global markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), with CIF license No. 242/14 |
| Founded | 2014 | 2017 |
| Country | London | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Core Spreads and fx global markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Core Spreads has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at fx global markets). fx global markets charges withdrawal fees while Core Spreads does not, giving Core Spreads an edge for frequent withdrawers. Core Spreads charges deposit fees; fx global markets does not. Overall, Core Spreads scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Core Spreads | fx global markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Core Spreads offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while fx global markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. fx global markets supports social and copy trading features, which Core Spreads does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Core Spreads | fx global markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 Core Spreads and fx global markets compare. fx global markets runs regular live webinars; Core Spreads does not. Both provide video tutorials. fx global markets publishes daily market commentary; Core Spreads does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. fx global markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fx global markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Core Spreads | fx global markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 fx global markets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fx global markets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fx global markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Core Spreads | fx global markets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| 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 fx global markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Core Spreads supports 2 languages and fx global markets supports 8, giving fx global markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Core Spreads | fx global markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |