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Corner Trader

4.1/10

Hirose Financial

7.3/10
3/10RegulationWinner7/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
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 Hirose Financial was established in 2004 and is based in UK. Corner Trader holds licences including Unregulated, while Hirose Financial is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Corner Trader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Hirose Financial has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Corner Trader and $1 at Hirose Financial.

Hirose Financial wins this category
FeatureCorner TraderHirose Financial
Min. Deposit$250$1
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded18792004
CountrySwitzerlandUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

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

Hirose Financial wins this category
FeatureCorner TraderHirose Financial
Min. Deposit$250$1
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureCorner TraderHirose Financial
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOSMT4, Mirror Trader, Web 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 Hirose Financial compare. Hirose Financial runs regular live webinars; Corner Trader does not. Hirose Financial has a video library; Corner Trader does not. Hirose Financial publishes daily market commentary; Corner Trader does not. Hirose Financial integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Corner Trader does not. Hirose Financial maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Hirose Financial scores higher overall in education and research.

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

Tied
FeatureCorner TraderHirose Financial
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 Hirose Financial 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 TraderHirose Financial
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese