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Core Spreads

7.7/10
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fxgrow

6.9/10
8/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees1/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
4/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Core Spreads was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in London, while fxgrow was established in 2014 and is based in USA. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Core Spreads serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fxgrow has 3,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Core Spreads and $250 at fxgrow.

Core Spreads wins this category
FeatureCore Spreadsfxgrow
Min. Deposit$1$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)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-F245
Founded20142014
CountryLondonUSA
Clients10,000+3,500,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Core Spreads and fxgrow, 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 fxgrow). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Core Spreads charges deposit fees; fxgrow does not. Overall, Core Spreads scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Core Spreads wins this category
FeatureCore Spreadsfxgrow
Min. Deposit$1$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Core Spreads offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while fxgrow supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. fxgrow supports social and copy trading features, which Core Spreads does not offer. Core Spreads edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Core Spreads wins this category
FeatureCore Spreadsfxgrow
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, 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 fxgrow compare. Core Spreads has a video library; fxgrow does not. Core Spreads integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); fxgrow does not. Core Spreads scores higher overall in education and research.

Core Spreads wins this category
FeatureCore Spreadsfxgrow
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. Core Spreads accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while fxgrow supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fxgrow uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fxgrow scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

fxgrow wins this category
FeatureCore Spreadsfxgrow
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 Core Spreads and fxgrow offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Core Spreads supports 2 languages and fxgrow supports 8, giving fxgrow broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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