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lqdfx

8.4/10

Spreadex

8.2/10
10/10WinnerRegulation8/10
1/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals5.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

lqdfx was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Portugal, while Spreadex was established in 1999 and is based in UK. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. lqdfx serves 200,000+ clients worldwide; Spreadex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at lqdfx and $0 at Spreadex.

lqdfx wins this category
FeaturelqdfxSpreadex
Min. Deposit$250$0
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-F272Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), registration number 190941
Founded20171999
CountryPortugalUK
Clients200,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between lqdfx and Spreadex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Spreadex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at lqdfx). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Spreadex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Spreadex wins this category
FeaturelqdfxSpreadex
Min. Deposit$250$0
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeaturelqdfxSpreadex
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 lqdfx and Spreadex 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
FeaturelqdfxSpreadex
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. lqdfx accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Spreadex supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill). lqdfx uniquely supports PayPal and Neteller among the two brokers. lqdfx scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

lqdfx wins this category
FeaturelqdfxSpreadex
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both lqdfx and Spreadex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. lqdfx supports 8 languages and Spreadex supports 1, giving lqdfx broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeaturelqdfxSpreadex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish