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Corner Trader

4.1/10

Markets.com

7.1/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesWinner1/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner4/10
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 Markets.com was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. Corner Trader holds licences including Unregulated, while Markets.com is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Corner Trader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Markets.com has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

Markets.com wins this category
FeatureCorner TraderMarkets.com
Min. Deposit$250$250
RegulationUnregulatedCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded18792008
CountrySwitzerlandCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Corner Trader and Markets.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. Corner Trader charges withdrawal fees while Markets.com does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Corner Trader applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Markets.com does not. Overall, Markets.com scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Markets.com wins this category
FeatureCorner TraderMarkets.com
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureCorner TraderMarkets.com
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOSMT4, MT5, 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 Markets.com compare. Markets.com has a video library; Corner Trader does not. Markets.com integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Corner Trader does not. Markets.com scores higher overall in education and research.

Markets.com wins this category
FeatureCorner TraderMarkets.com
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 Markets.com supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal). Markets.com uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. Markets.com scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

Markets.com wins this category
FeatureCorner TraderMarkets.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 Markets.com offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Corner Trader supports 2 languages and Markets.com supports 14, giving Markets.com broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureCorner TraderMarkets.com
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseArabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish