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Corner Trader

4.1/10
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Twine

6.1/10
3/10RegulationTied3/10
0/10FeesWinner4/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Corner Trader was founded in 1879 and is headquartered in Switzerland, while Twine was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Both brokers are regulated by Unregulated, among other authorities. Corner Trader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Twine has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Corner Trader and $100 at Twine.

Twine wins this category
FeatureCorner TraderTwine
Min. Deposit$250$100
RegulationUnregulatedUnregulated
Founded18792008
CountrySwitzerlandUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Corner Trader and Twine, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Twine has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at Corner Trader). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, Twine scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Twine wins this category
FeatureCorner TraderTwine
Min. Deposit$250$100
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureCorner TraderTwine
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOSiPhone,iPad,Android,Tablet

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Corner Trader and Twine compare. Twine runs regular live webinars; Corner Trader does not. Twine has a video library; Corner Trader does not. Twine publishes daily market commentary; Corner Trader does not. Twine integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Corner Trader does not. Twine maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Twine scores higher overall in education and research.

Twine wins this category
FeatureCorner TraderTwine
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoNo

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 Twine supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureCorner TraderTwine
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
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 Twine offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureCorner TraderTwine
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese