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Intertrader

7.6/10

speedtrader

7.9/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Intertrader was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Gibraltar, while speedtrader was established in 2017 and is based in Netherlands. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Intertrader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; speedtrader has 3,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Intertrader and $250 at speedtrader.

speedtrader wins this category
FeatureIntertraderspeedtrader
Min. Deposit$1$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)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-F308
Founded20092017
CountryGibraltarNetherlands
Clients10,000+3,500,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Intertrader and speedtrader, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Intertrader has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at speedtrader). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. speedtrader charges deposit fees; Intertrader does not. Overall, Intertrader scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Intertrader wins this category
FeatureIntertraderspeedtrader
Min. Deposit$1$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Intertrader offers MT5, cTrader, while speedtrader supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. speedtrader edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

speedtrader wins this category
FeatureIntertraderspeedtrader
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, 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 Intertrader and speedtrader compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureIntertraderspeedtrader
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
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 speedtrader supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). speedtrader uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. speedtrader scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

speedtrader wins this category
FeatureIntertraderspeedtrader
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 Intertrader and speedtrader offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Intertrader supports 2 languages and speedtrader supports 8, giving speedtrader broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureIntertraderspeedtrader
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic