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SpreadCo

6.1/10

Valbury Capital

5.6/10
7/10RegulationTied7/10
4/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchTied4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

SpreadCo was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in London, while Valbury Capital was established in 2008 and is based in UK. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. SpreadCo serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Valbury Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at SpreadCo and $15000 at Valbury Capital.

SpreadCo wins this category
FeatureSpreadCoValbury Capital
Min. Deposit$100$15000
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20052008
CountryLondonUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between SpreadCo and Valbury Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. SpreadCo has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $15000 at Valbury Capital). SpreadCo charges withdrawal fees while Valbury Capital does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Valbury Capital applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; SpreadCo does not. SpreadCo charges deposit fees; Valbury Capital does not. Overall, SpreadCo scores higher on fees in our assessment.

SpreadCo wins this category
FeatureSpreadCoValbury Capital
Min. Deposit$100$15000
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

SpreadCo offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Valbury Capital 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
FeatureSpreadCoValbury Capital
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsDesktop, Tablet & Mobile apps,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how SpreadCo and Valbury Capital compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureSpreadCoValbury Capital
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
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 Valbury Capital supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureSpreadCoValbury Capital
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both SpreadCo and Valbury Capital offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureSpreadCoValbury Capital
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese