Corner Trader
selftrade
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Overview
Corner Trader was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in Switzerland, while selftrade was established in 2013 and is based in Australia. Corner Trader holds licences including Unregulated, while selftrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Corner Trader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; selftrade has 14,000,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.
| Feature | Corner Trader | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $250 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial 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-F304 |
| Founded | 1879 | 2013 |
| Country | Switzerland | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 14,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Corner Trader and selftrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Corner Trader applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; selftrade does not. selftrade charges deposit fees; Corner Trader does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Corner Trader | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Corner Trader offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while selftrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. selftrade supports social and copy trading features, which Corner Trader does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Corner Trader | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 selftrade compare. selftrade has a video library; Corner Trader does not. selftrade integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Corner Trader does not. selftrade scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Corner Trader | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| 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 selftrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). selftrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. selftrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Corner Trader | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| 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 selftrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Corner Trader supports 2 languages and selftrade supports 8, giving selftrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Corner Trader | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |