Core Spreads
Oinvest
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Overview
Core Spreads was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in London, while Oinvest was established in 2019 and is based in South Africa. Core Spreads holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Oinvest is regulated by Southern African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) among others. Core Spreads serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Oinvest has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Core Spreads and $200 at Oinvest.
| Feature | Core Spreads | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $200 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Southern African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) |
| Founded | 2014 | 2019 |
| Country | London | South Africa |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Core Spreads and Oinvest, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Core Spreads has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $200 at Oinvest). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Oinvest applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Core Spreads does not. Core Spreads charges deposit fees; Oinvest does not. Overall, Core Spreads scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Core Spreads | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $200 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Core Spreads offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Oinvest supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Oinvest supports social and copy trading features, which Core Spreads does not offer. Core Spreads edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Core Spreads | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| 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, iOS, MacBook, iPhone |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Core Spreads and Oinvest compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Core Spreads | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Oinvest supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Core Spreads | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
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 Oinvest offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Core Spreads | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |