orient financial brokers
SpreadCo
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Overview
orient financial brokers was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in United States, while SpreadCo was established in 2005 and is based in London. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. orient financial brokers serves 200,000+ clients worldwide; SpreadCo has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at orient financial brokers and $100 at SpreadCo.
| Feature | orient financial brokers | SpreadCo |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Regulation | 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-F293 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2014 | 2005 |
| Country | United States | London |
| Clients | 200,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between orient financial brokers 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 orient financial brokers). SpreadCo charges withdrawal fees while orient financial brokers does not, giving orient financial brokers an edge for frequent withdrawers. SpreadCo charges deposit fees; orient financial brokers does not. Overall, SpreadCo scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | orient financial brokers | SpreadCo |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
orient financial brokers offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while SpreadCo 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. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | orient financial brokers | SpreadCo |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how orient financial brokers and SpreadCo compare. orient financial brokers runs regular live webinars; SpreadCo does not. Both provide video tutorials. orient financial brokers publishes daily market commentary; SpreadCo does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. orient financial brokers maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. orient financial brokers scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | orient financial brokers | SpreadCo |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. orient financial brokers accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while SpreadCo supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). orient financial brokers uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. orient financial brokers scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | orient financial brokers | SpreadCo |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both orient financial brokers and SpreadCo offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. orient financial brokers supports 8 languages and SpreadCo supports 2, giving orient financial brokers broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | orient financial brokers | SpreadCo |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |