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IKON Finance

7.5/10

SpreadCo

6.1/10
8/10WinnerRegulation7/10
6/10WinnerFees4/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

IKON Finance was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in London, while SpreadCo was established in 2005 and is based in London. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. IKON Finance serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; SpreadCo has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at IKON Finance and $100 at SpreadCo.

IKON Finance wins this category
FeatureIKON FinanceSpreadCo
Min. Deposit$200$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20112005
CountryLondonLondon
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between IKON Finance and SpreadCo, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. SpreadCo has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $200 at IKON Finance). SpreadCo charges withdrawal fees while IKON Finance does not, giving IKON Finance an edge for frequent withdrawers. IKON Finance applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; SpreadCo does not. SpreadCo charges deposit fees; IKON Finance does not. Overall, IKON Finance scores higher on fees in our assessment.

IKON Finance wins this category
FeatureIKON FinanceSpreadCo
Min. Deposit$200$100
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureIKON FinanceSpreadCo
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, ZuluTrade, Tablet & Mobile appsWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how IKON Finance and SpreadCo compare. IKON Finance runs regular live webinars; SpreadCo does not. Both provide video tutorials. IKON Finance publishes daily market commentary; SpreadCo does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. IKON Finance maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. IKON Finance scores higher overall in education and research.

IKON Finance wins this category
FeatureIKON FinanceSpreadCo
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. IKON Finance accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while SpreadCo supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureIKON FinanceSpreadCo
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 IKON Finance and SpreadCo 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
FeatureIKON FinanceSpreadCo
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese