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Corner Trader

4.1/10

Hargreaves Lansdown

7/10
3/10RegulationWinner7/10
0/10FeesWinner8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Corner Trader was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in Switzerland, while Hargreaves Lansdown was established in 1981 and is based in UK. Corner Trader holds licences including Unregulated, while Hargreaves Lansdown is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Corner Trader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Hargreaves Lansdown has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Corner Trader and $200 at Hargreaves Lansdown.

Hargreaves Lansdown wins this category
FeatureCorner TraderHargreaves Lansdown
Min. Deposit$250$200
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded18791981
CountrySwitzerlandUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Corner Trader and Hargreaves Lansdown, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Hargreaves Lansdown has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (vs $250 at Corner Trader). Corner Trader charges withdrawal fees while Hargreaves Lansdown does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Corner Trader applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Hargreaves Lansdown does not. Overall, Hargreaves Lansdown scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Hargreaves Lansdown wins this category
FeatureCorner TraderHargreaves Lansdown
Min. Deposit$250$200
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Corner Trader offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Hargreaves Lansdown 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 TraderHargreaves Lansdown
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOSWeb 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 Hargreaves Lansdown compare. Hargreaves Lansdown runs regular live webinars; Corner Trader does not. Hargreaves Lansdown has a video library; Corner Trader does not. Hargreaves Lansdown publishes daily market commentary; Corner Trader does not. Hargreaves Lansdown integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Corner Trader does not. Hargreaves Lansdown maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Hargreaves Lansdown scores higher overall in education and research.

Hargreaves Lansdown wins this category
FeatureCorner TraderHargreaves Lansdown
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 Hargreaves Lansdown supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureCorner TraderHargreaves Lansdown
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 Hargreaves Lansdown 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 TraderHargreaves Lansdown
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese