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Corner Trader

4.1/10
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Forex.com

7.4/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner6.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Corner Trader was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in Switzerland, while Forex.com was established in 2001 and is based in United States. Corner Trader holds licences including Unregulated, while Forex.com is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Corner Trader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Forex.com has 150,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Corner Trader and Typical at Forex.com.

Forex.com wins this category
FeatureCorner TraderForex.com
Min. Deposit$250Typical
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA), Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC), National Futures Association (NFA)
Founded18792001
CountrySwitzerlandUnited States
Clients10,000+150,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Corner Trader and Forex.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Corner Trader has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs Typical at Forex.com). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Forex.com charges deposit fees; Corner Trader does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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FeatureCorner TraderForex.com
Min. Deposit$250Typical
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

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

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FeatureCorner TraderForex.com
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOSMT4, MT5, WebTrader, Advantage Trader Pro, TradingView, Tablet and mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Corner Trader and Forex.com compare. Forex.com runs regular live webinars; Corner Trader does not. Forex.com has a video library; Corner Trader does not. Forex.com publishes daily market commentary; Corner Trader does not. Forex.com integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Corner Trader does not. Forex.com maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Forex.com scores higher overall in education and research.

Forex.com wins this category
FeatureCorner TraderForex.com
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoNo

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 Forex.com supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal). Forex.com uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. Forex.com scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

Forex.com wins this category
FeatureCorner TraderForex.com
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
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 Forex.com offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Corner Trader supports 2 languages and Forex.com supports 3, giving Forex.com broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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FeatureCorner TraderForex.com
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Chinese, Arabic