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sogotrade

7.7/10

the share centre

7.4/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
10/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

sogotrade was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in USA, while the share centre was established in 2019 and is based in Bulgaria. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. sogotrade serves 1,000,000+ clients worldwide; the share centre has 60,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

sogotrade wins this category
Featuresogotradethe share centre
Min. Deposit$250$250
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-F307Financial 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-F322
Founded20162019
CountryUSABulgaria
Clients1,000,000+60,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between sogotrade and the share centre, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. the share centre charges deposit fees; sogotrade does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
Featuresogotradethe share centre
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

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

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

sogotrade wins this category
Featuresogotradethe share centre
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. sogotrade accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while the share centre supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

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Featuresogotradethe share centre
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesYes
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both sogotrade and the share centre offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 8 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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Featuresogotradethe share centre
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic