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Intertrader

7.6/10

OptionWeb

6.4/10
7/10RegulationTied7/10
10/10WinnerFees8/10
7/10PlatformsTied7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Intertrader was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Gibraltar, while OptionWeb was established in 2012 and is based in Cyprus. Intertrader holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while OptionWeb is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Intertrader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; OptionWeb has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Intertrader and $200 at OptionWeb.

Intertrader wins this category
FeatureIntertraderOptionWeb
Min. Deposit$1$200
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
Founded20092012
CountryGibraltarCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Intertrader and OptionWeb, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Intertrader has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $200 at OptionWeb). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Intertrader scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Intertrader wins this category
FeatureIntertraderOptionWeb
Min. Deposit$1$200
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureIntertraderOptionWeb
MT4NoNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsBinary, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

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

Intertrader wins this category
FeatureIntertraderOptionWeb
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. Intertrader accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while OptionWeb supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureIntertraderOptionWeb
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 Intertrader and OptionWeb 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
FeatureIntertraderOptionWeb
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese