Corner Trader
ETX Capital
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Overview
Corner Trader was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in Switzerland, while ETX Capital was established in 2002 and is based in UK. Corner Trader holds licences including Unregulated, while ETX Capital is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Corner Trader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; ETX Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Corner Trader and $100 at ETX Capital.
| Feature | Corner Trader | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 1879 | 2002 |
| Country | Switzerland | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Corner Trader and ETX Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. ETX Capital has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at Corner Trader). Corner Trader charges withdrawal fees while ETX Capital does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Corner Trader applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; ETX Capital does not. Overall, ETX Capital scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Corner Trader | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ETX Capital supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Corner Trader | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Mac, Mirror Trader, Binary, 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 ETX Capital compare. ETX Capital runs regular live webinars; Corner Trader does not. ETX Capital has a video library; Corner Trader does not. ETX Capital publishes daily market commentary; Corner Trader does not. ETX Capital integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Corner Trader does not. ETX Capital maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. ETX Capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Corner Trader | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ETX Capital supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). ETX Capital uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. ETX Capital scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Corner Trader | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| 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 ETX Capital offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Corner Trader supports 2 languages and ETX Capital supports 7, giving ETX Capital broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Corner Trader | ETX Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, French, Spanish, German, Polish, Czech, Greek and Mandarin |