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Teletrade

6.7/10

the share centre

7.4/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
8/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
3.5/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Teletrade was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while the share centre was established in 2019 and is based in Bulgaria. Teletrade holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while the share centre is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Teletrade serves 50,000+ clients worldwide; the share centre has 60,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Teletrade and $250 at the share centre.

the share centre wins this category
FeatureTeletradethe share centre
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The markets in financial instruments directive (MiFID)Financial 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
Founded20082019
CountryCyprusBulgaria
Clients50,000+60,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Teletrade and the share centre, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Teletrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at the share centre). the share centre charges withdrawal fees while Teletrade does not, giving Teletrade an edge for frequent withdrawers. the share centre applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Teletrade does not. the share centre charges deposit fees; Teletrade does not. Overall, Teletrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Teletrade wins this category
FeatureTeletradethe share centre
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Teletrade 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 Teletrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureTeletradethe share centre
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps (Ios & Android)MT4, 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 Teletrade and the share centre compare. Teletrade runs regular live webinars; the share centre does not. Both provide video tutorials. Teletrade publishes daily market commentary; the share centre 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
FeatureTeletradethe share centre
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Teletrade accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (Skrill, Neteller), while the share centre supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). the share centre uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal among the two brokers. the share centre scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

the share centre wins this category
FeatureTeletradethe share centre
Bank TransferNoYes
Credit CardNoYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Teletrade and the share centre offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Teletrade supports 15 languages and the share centre supports 8, giving Teletrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureTeletradethe share centre
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian,Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, RussianEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic