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Core Spreads

7.7/10

ninjatrader brokerage

8/10
8/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Core Spreads was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in London, while ninjatrader brokerage was established in 2018 and is based in GRENADINES. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Core Spreads serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; ninjatrader brokerage has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Core Spreads and $250 at ninjatrader brokerage.

ninjatrader brokerage wins this category
FeatureCore Spreadsninjatrader brokerage
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-F285
Founded20142018
CountryLondonGRENADINES
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

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

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

Platforms

Core Spreads offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while ninjatrader brokerage supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. ninjatrader brokerage 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 Spreadsninjatrader brokerage
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 ninjatrader brokerage compare. ninjatrader brokerage runs regular live webinars; Core Spreads does not. Both provide video tutorials. ninjatrader brokerage publishes daily market commentary; Core Spreads does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. ninjatrader brokerage maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. ninjatrader brokerage scores higher overall in education and research.

ninjatrader brokerage wins this category
FeatureCore Spreadsninjatrader brokerage
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesYes

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 ninjatrader brokerage supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). ninjatrader brokerage uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. ninjatrader brokerage scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

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

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