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SpreadCo

6.1/10
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Zacks Trade

6.1/10
7/10WinnerRegulation3/10
4/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

SpreadCo was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in London, while Zacks Trade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. SpreadCo holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Zacks Trade is regulated by Unregulated among others. SpreadCo serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Zacks Trade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at SpreadCo and $2500 at Zacks Trade.

Tied
FeatureSpreadCoZacks Trade
Min. Deposit$100$2500
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Unregulated
Founded20052008
CountryLondonUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between SpreadCo and Zacks Trade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. SpreadCo has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $2500 at Zacks Trade). SpreadCo charges withdrawal fees while Zacks Trade does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. SpreadCo charges deposit fees; Zacks Trade does not. Overall, SpreadCo scores higher on fees in our assessment.

SpreadCo wins this category
FeatureSpreadCoZacks Trade
Min. Deposit$100$2500
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureSpreadCoZacks Trade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsAndroid,iPhone/iPad,Tablet

Education & Research

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

Zacks Trade wins this category
FeatureSpreadCoZacks Trade
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 Zacks Trade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

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FeatureSpreadCoZacks Trade
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 Zacks Trade 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.

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FeatureSpreadCoZacks Trade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese