Comparison Charles Schwab vs IQ Option

A dozen different brokers were comparatively assessed on InvestorGreg.net, and the best online trading brokers were found. Here, we compare Charles Schwab vs IQ Option. Which of them: Charles Schwab or IQ Option a better online broker?

First of all, we’ll compare the commission fees of the two brokers. Charles Schwab has a commission fee of $4.95, and IQ Option has a commission fee of from 0.16%. Let’s analyze the commission fees on trading options. Charles Schwab has a commission fee of $4.95 + $0.65 per contract, IQ Option has a commission fee of from 0.035%. The full online broker reviews contains more detailed information on the brokers’ commission fees.

Investors should always know about types of online trading supported by broker and about tools provided by them in trading. It is very important information as well. Let’s compare them. are Charles Schwab provides customers with Stocks Trading, Penny Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Mutual Funds Trading, Bonds Trading, Robo Advisor, and IQ Option provides customers with Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Forex Trading, Crypto Trading. Concerning the platforms, Charles Schwab uses Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, Android App, iOS App, while IQ Option uses Web Platform, Android App, iOS App.

In conclusion, when comparing the two online brokers, we should pay our attention to the year and country of foundation, the regulatory authorities and ways to withdraw funds. Charles Schwab was established in 1973 in United States, and it is regulated by SIPC. And IQ Option was established in 2013 in Seychelles, and it is regulated by Not Regulated. We can withdraw funds from Charles Schwab with the help of Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard, and its withdrawal fee is $0. And IQ Option provides the ability to withdraw funds with the help of Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard, and its withdrawal fee is free. The withdrawal time for Charles Schwab is 5 days, and that one for IQ Option is within 1 business day.

Overall, Charles Schwab boasts 4.1 stars versus IQ Option 3.9 stars.

Overall Rating

 
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
 
Charles Schwab
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education
IQ Option
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education

Fees

Fees
Stock
ETFs
Options
Mutual Funds
Bonds
Forex Spreads
CFDs
Metals
Cryptocurrency
Charles Schwab
Stock
$4.95
ETFs
$29.85
Options
$4.95 + $0.65 per contract
Mutual Funds
$49.95
Bonds
$1
Forex Spreads
N/A
CFDs
N/A
Metals
N/A
Cryptocurrency
N/A
IQ Option
Stock
From 0.16%
ETFs
From 0.018%
Options
From 0.035%
Mutual Funds
N/A
Bonds
N/A
Forex Spreads
From 0.03%
CFDs
From 0.16%
Metals
From 0.093%
Cryptocurrency
From 0.064%

Types of trading

Types of trading
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
Charles Schwab
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor
IQ Option
Stocks Trading
Penny Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Mutual Funds Trading
Bonds Trading
Forex Trading
Crypto Trading
Robo Advisor

Platforms

Platforms
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
Charles Schwab
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
IQ Option
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform

Tools

Tools
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
Charles Schwab
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
IQ Option
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account

Mobile App

Mobile App
Android App
iOS App
Charles Schwab
Android App
iOS App
IQ Option
Android App
iOS App

Deposits

Deposits
Minimum deposit
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
PayPal
Cryptocurrency
Charles Schwab
Minimum deposit
$0
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
PayPal
Cryptocurrency
IQ Option
Minimum deposit
$10
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
PayPal
Cryptocurrency

Withdrawals

Withdrawals
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Withdrawal Fee
Charles Schwab
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
5 days
Withdrawal Fee
$0
IQ Option
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Within 1 business day
Withdrawal Fee
Free

Security & Fairness

Security & Fairness
Сountry of Origin
Year Founded
Regulated By
Charles Schwab
Сountry of Origin
United States
Year Founded
1973
Regulated By
SIPC
IQ Option
Сountry of Origin
Seychelles
Year Founded
2013
Regulated By
Not Regulated

Customer Service

Customer Service
Phone
Email
Live Chat
 
Charles Schwab
Phone
1-877-853-1802
Email
Email form
Live Chat
Yes
IQ Option
Phone
+44 20 8068 0760
Email
support@iqoption.com
Live Chat
Yes

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