Core Spreads
highlow
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Overview
Core Spreads was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in London, while highlow was established in 2011 and is based in Australia. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Core Spreads serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; highlow has 150,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Core Spreads and $250 at highlow.
| Feature | Core Spreads | highlow |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial 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-F254 |
| Founded | 2014 | 2011 |
| Country | London | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 150,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Core Spreads and highlow, 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 highlow). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Core Spreads charges deposit fees; highlow does not. Overall, Core Spreads scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Core Spreads | highlow |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Core Spreads offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while highlow supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. highlow supports social and copy trading features, which Core Spreads does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Core Spreads | highlow |
|---|---|---|
| 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 highlow compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Core Spreads | highlow |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| 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 highlow supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). highlow uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. highlow scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Core Spreads | highlow |
|---|---|---|
| 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 highlow offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Core Spreads supports 2 languages and highlow supports 8, giving highlow broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Core Spreads | highlow |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |