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Corner Trader

4.1/10
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Ellevest

6.4/10
3/10RegulationTied3/10
0/10FeesWinner8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Corner Trader was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in Switzerland, while Ellevest was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Both brokers are regulated by Unregulated, among other authorities. Corner Trader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ellevest has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Corner Trader and $1 at Ellevest.

Ellevest wins this category
FeatureCorner TraderEllevest
Min. Deposit$250$1
RegulationUnregulatedUnregulated
Founded18792008
CountrySwitzerlandUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Corner Trader and Ellevest, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ellevest has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at Corner Trader). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Ellevest charges deposit fees; Corner Trader does not. Overall, Ellevest scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Ellevest wins this category
FeatureCorner TraderEllevest
Min. Deposit$250$1
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Corner Trader offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Ellevest supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureCorner TraderEllevest
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOSWindows, Android, Mac OS, iOS

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Corner Trader and Ellevest compare. Ellevest has a video library; Corner Trader does not. Ellevest integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Corner Trader does not. Ellevest scores higher overall in education and research.

Ellevest wins this category
FeatureCorner TraderEllevest
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistNoYes

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 Ellevest supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureCorner TraderEllevest
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

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 Ellevest 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.

Tied
FeatureCorner TraderEllevest
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese