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SpreadCo

6.1/10

Teletrade

6.7/10
7/10WinnerRegulation5/10
4/10FeesWinner8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals3.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

SpreadCo was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in London, while Teletrade was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. SpreadCo holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Teletrade is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. SpreadCo serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Teletrade has 50,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.

Teletrade wins this category
FeatureSpreadCoTeletrade
Min. Deposit$100$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The markets in financial instruments directive (MiFID)
Founded20052008
CountryLondonCyprus
Clients10,000+50,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between SpreadCo and Teletrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. SpreadCo charges withdrawal fees while Teletrade does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. SpreadCo charges deposit fees; Teletrade does not. Overall, Teletrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Teletrade wins this category
FeatureSpreadCoTeletrade
Min. Deposit$100$100
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureSpreadCoTeletrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps (Ios & Android)

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how SpreadCo and Teletrade compare. Teletrade runs regular live webinars; SpreadCo does not. Both provide video tutorials. Teletrade publishes daily market commentary; SpreadCo does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Teletrade maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Teletrade scores higher overall in education and research.

Teletrade wins this category
FeatureSpreadCoTeletrade
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

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

SpreadCo wins this category
FeatureSpreadCoTeletrade
Bank TransferYesNo
Credit CardYesNo
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both SpreadCo and Teletrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. SpreadCo supports 2 languages and Teletrade supports 15, giving Teletrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureSpreadCoTeletrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian,Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian