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speedtrader

7.9/10

Spreadex

8.2/10
10/10WinnerRegulation8/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals5.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

speedtrader was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Netherlands, while Spreadex was established in 1999 and is based in UK. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. speedtrader serves 3,500,000+ clients worldwide; Spreadex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at speedtrader and $0 at Spreadex.

Spreadex wins this category
FeaturespeedtraderSpreadex
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-F308Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), registration number 190941
Founded20171999
CountryNetherlandsUK
Clients3,500,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between speedtrader 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 speedtrader). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. speedtrader charges deposit fees; Spreadex does not. Overall, Spreadex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

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

Platforms

speedtrader offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Spreadex 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.

Tied
FeaturespeedtraderSpreadex
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 speedtrader 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
FeaturespeedtraderSpreadex
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. speedtrader 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). speedtrader uniquely supports PayPal and Neteller among the two brokers. speedtrader scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

speedtrader wins this category
FeaturespeedtraderSpreadex
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 speedtrader and Spreadex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. speedtrader supports 8 languages and Spreadex supports 1, giving speedtrader broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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