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Core Spreads

7.7/10

tusarfx

8.3/10
8/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
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 tusarfx was established in 2017 and is based in United States. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Core Spreads serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; tusarfx has 142,500+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Core Spreads and $250 at tusarfx.

tusarfx wins this category
FeatureCore Spreadstusarfx
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-F332
Founded20142017
CountryLondonUnited States
Clients10,000+142,500+

Fees

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

Core Spreads wins this category
FeatureCore Spreadstusarfx
Min. Deposit$1$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Core Spreads offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while tusarfx supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. tusarfx supports social and copy trading features, which Core Spreads does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureCore Spreadstusarfx
MT4YesYes
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 tusarfx compare. tusarfx runs regular live webinars; Core Spreads does not. Both provide video tutorials. tusarfx publishes daily market commentary; Core Spreads does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. tusarfx maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. tusarfx scores higher overall in education and research.

tusarfx wins this category
FeatureCore Spreadstusarfx
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 tusarfx supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). tusarfx uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. tusarfx scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

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

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