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invest az

7.7/10

SpreadCo

6.1/10
10/10WinnerRegulation7/10
0/10FeesWinner4/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

invest az was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while SpreadCo was established in 2005 and is based in London. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. invest az serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; SpreadCo has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at invest az and $100 at SpreadCo.

invest az wins this category
Featureinvest azSpreadCo
Min. Deposit$250$100
RegulationFinancial 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-F261Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20182005
CountryUnited KingdomLondon
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between invest az and SpreadCo, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. SpreadCo has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at invest az). SpreadCo charges withdrawal fees while invest az does not, giving invest az an edge for frequent withdrawers. invest az applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; SpreadCo does not. SpreadCo charges deposit fees; invest az does not. Overall, SpreadCo scores higher on fees in our assessment.

SpreadCo wins this category
Featureinvest azSpreadCo
Min. Deposit$250$100
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

invest az 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 invest az does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

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Featureinvest azSpreadCo
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 invest az and SpreadCo compare. invest az runs regular live webinars; SpreadCo does not. Both provide video tutorials. invest az publishes daily market commentary; SpreadCo does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. invest az maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. invest az scores higher overall in education and research.

invest az wins this category
Featureinvest azSpreadCo
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. invest az accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while SpreadCo supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). invest az uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. invest az scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

invest az wins this category
Featureinvest azSpreadCo
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both invest az and SpreadCo offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. invest az supports 8 languages and SpreadCo supports 2, giving invest az broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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Featureinvest azSpreadCo
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese