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Plus500 vs Spreadex

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Plus500 and Spreadex.

Plus500Trust 8.3/10
ASIC
FCA
CySEC
FMA-NZ

CFD specialist with proprietary platform. Listed on London Stock Exchange (PLUS.L). 7 global regulators including FMA-NZ. Best for ease of use, not for advanced trading.

SpreadexTrust 8.1/10
FCA

UK-only FCA-regulated broker offering spread betting, CFDs and sports spread betting in a single account since 1999. Niche but well-regarded for tight financial spreads and a clean proprietary platform with TradingView.

Quick verdict

  • Trust: Plus500 has the higher trust score.
  • EUR/USD spread: Spreadex is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeaturePlus500Spreadex
Trust score8.38.1
RegulatorsASIC, FCA, CySEC, FMA-NZ, MAS, FSCAFCA
HeadquartersUnited Kingdom
Founded1999
Min deposit$100$0.00
Max leverage1:301:30
EUR/USD spread0.80 pips0.60 pips
Commission per lot$0.00$0.00
Raw spread account
Standard account
Swap-free account
cTrader
MT4
MT5
TradingView
Scalping allowed
EAs / algo allowed
Hedging allowed
Copy trading
Deposit methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card
Withdrawal speed24h
Base currenciesGBP, USD, EUR

Plus500 is best for

Beginners
CFD traders
NZ residents wanting FMA-regulated broker

Spreadex is best for

Day traders
Swing traders