Core Spreads
Robinhood
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Overview
Core Spreads was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in London, while Robinhood was established in 2013 and is based in USA. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Core Spreads serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Robinhood has 10,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Core Spreads and $0 at Robinhood.
| Feature | Core Spreads | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $0 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) |
| Founded | 2014 | 2013 |
| Country | London | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Core Spreads and Robinhood, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Robinhood has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $1 at Core Spreads). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Core Spreads charges deposit fees; Robinhood does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Core Spreads | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Core Spreads offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Robinhood supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Robinhood 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 | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Web Trader, 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 Robinhood compare. Robinhood runs regular live webinars; Core Spreads does not. Both provide video tutorials. Robinhood publishes daily market commentary; Core Spreads does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Robinhood maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Robinhood scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Core Spreads | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Robinhood supports 1 (bank transfer). Core Spreads uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Core Spreads scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Core Spreads | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| 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 Robinhood offer live chat support. Core Spreads offers phone support; Robinhood does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Core Spreads supports 2 languages and Robinhood supports 13, giving Robinhood broader global reach. Core Spreads scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Core Spreads | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce |