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Corner Trader

4.1/10
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ifc markets

7.3/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Corner Trader was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in Switzerland, while ifc markets was established in 2016 and is based in Cyprus. Corner Trader holds licences including Unregulated, while ifc markets is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Corner Trader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; ifc markets has 60,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

ifc markets wins this category
FeatureCorner Traderifc markets
Min. Deposit$250$250
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F259
Founded18792016
CountrySwitzerlandCyprus
Clients10,000+60,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Corner Trader and ifc markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. Corner Trader charges withdrawal fees while ifc markets does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureCorner Traderifc markets
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Corner Trader offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while ifc markets supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Corner Trader edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Corner Trader wins this category
FeatureCorner Traderifc markets
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOSMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 ifc markets compare. ifc markets has a video library; Corner Trader does not. ifc markets integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Corner Trader does not. ifc markets scores higher overall in education and research.

ifc markets wins this category
FeatureCorner Traderifc markets
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 ifc markets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). ifc markets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. ifc markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

ifc markets wins this category
FeatureCorner Traderifc markets
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

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 ifc markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Corner Trader supports 2 languages and ifc markets supports 8, giving ifc markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureCorner Traderifc markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic