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Corner Trader

4.1/10

the share centre

7.4/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
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 the share centre was established in 2019 and is based in Bulgaria. Corner Trader holds licences including Unregulated, while the share centre is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Corner Trader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; the share centre has 60,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

the share centre wins this category
FeatureCorner Traderthe share centre
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-F322
Founded18792019
CountrySwitzerlandBulgaria
Clients10,000+60,000+

Fees

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

Tied
FeatureCorner Traderthe share centre
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureCorner Traderthe share centre
MT4YesYes
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 the share centre compare. the share centre has a video library; Corner Trader does not. the share centre integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Corner Trader does not. the share centre scores higher overall in education and research.

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

the share centre wins this category
FeatureCorner Traderthe share centre
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 the share centre offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Corner Trader supports 2 languages and the share centre supports 8, giving the share centre broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureCorner Traderthe share centre
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic