Corner Trader
easyMarkets
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Overview
Corner Trader was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in Switzerland, while easyMarkets was established in 2003 and is based in Cyprus, Australia. Corner Trader holds licences including Unregulated, while easyMarkets is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Corner Trader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; easyMarkets has 142,500+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Corner Trader and $100 at easyMarkets.
| Feature | Corner Trader | easyMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 1879 | 2003 |
| Country | Switzerland | Cyprus, Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 142,500+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Corner Trader and easyMarkets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. easyMarkets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at Corner Trader). Corner Trader charges withdrawal fees while easyMarkets does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Corner Trader applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; easyMarkets does not. Overall, easyMarkets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Corner Trader | easyMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Corner Trader offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while easyMarkets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. easyMarkets supports social and copy trading features, which Corner Trader does not offer. easyMarkets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Corner Trader | easyMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOS | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Corner Trader and easyMarkets compare. easyMarkets runs regular live webinars; Corner Trader does not. easyMarkets has a video library; Corner Trader does not. easyMarkets publishes daily market commentary; Corner Trader does not. easyMarkets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Corner Trader does not. easyMarkets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. easyMarkets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Corner Trader | easyMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Corner Trader accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while easyMarkets supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). easyMarkets uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. easyMarkets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Corner Trader | easyMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| 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 Corner Trader and easyMarkets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Corner Trader supports 2 languages and easyMarkets supports 5, giving easyMarkets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Corner Trader | easyMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, German, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and Polish |