Corner Trader
London Capital Group (LCG)
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Overview
Corner Trader was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in Switzerland, while London Capital Group (LCG) was established in 1996 and is based in UK. Corner Trader holds licences including Unregulated, while London Capital Group (LCG) is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) among others. Corner Trader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; London Capital Group (LCG) has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Corner Trader and $100 at London Capital Group (LCG).
| Feature | Corner Trader | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) |
| Founded | 1879 | 1996 |
| Country | Switzerland | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Corner Trader and London Capital Group (LCG), directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. London Capital Group (LCG) has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at Corner Trader). Corner Trader charges withdrawal fees while London Capital Group (LCG) does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Corner Trader | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Corner Trader offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while London Capital Group (LCG) supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. London Capital Group (LCG) supports social and copy trading features, which Corner Trader does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Corner Trader | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Web 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 London Capital Group (LCG) compare. London Capital Group (LCG) runs regular live webinars; Corner Trader does not. London Capital Group (LCG) has a video library; Corner Trader does not. London Capital Group (LCG) publishes daily market commentary; Corner Trader does not. London Capital Group (LCG) integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Corner Trader does not. London Capital Group (LCG) maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Corner Trader | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 London Capital Group (LCG) supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). London Capital Group (LCG) uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Corner Trader | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| 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 London Capital Group (LCG) offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Corner Trader supports 2 languages and London Capital Group (LCG) supports 18, giving London Capital Group (LCG) broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Corner Trader | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Russian, Malaysian, Korean, Swedish, German, French, Indonesian, Turkish, Norwegian, Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Thai, and Vietnamese. |