Corner Trader
Robinhood
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Overview
Corner Trader was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in Switzerland, while Robinhood was established in 2013 and is based in USA. Corner Trader holds licences including Unregulated, while Robinhood is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Corner Trader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Robinhood has 10,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Corner Trader and $0 at Robinhood.
| Feature | Corner Trader | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $0 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) |
| Founded | 1879 | 2013 |
| Country | Switzerland | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Corner Trader and Robinhood, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Robinhood has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at Corner Trader). Corner Trader charges withdrawal fees while Robinhood does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Corner Trader applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Robinhood does not. Robinhood charges deposit fees; Corner Trader does not. Overall, Robinhood scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Corner Trader | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Corner Trader offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Robinhood supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Robinhood supports social and copy trading features, which Corner Trader does not offer. Corner Trader edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Corner Trader | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOS | 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 Robinhood compare. Robinhood runs regular live webinars; Corner Trader does not. Robinhood has a video library; Corner Trader does not. Robinhood publishes daily market commentary; Corner Trader does not. Robinhood integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Corner Trader does not. Robinhood maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Robinhood scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Corner Trader | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Robinhood supports 1 (bank transfer). Corner Trader uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Corner Trader scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Corner Trader | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
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 Robinhood offer live chat support. Corner Trader offers phone support; Robinhood does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Corner Trader supports 2 languages and Robinhood supports 13, giving Robinhood broader global reach. Corner Trader scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Corner Trader | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce |