Comparison IQ Option vs Pepperstone

The InvestorGreg.net broker comparisons assess over a dozen different brokers, finding the best online trading brokers. This comparison page compares IQ Option vs Pepperstone. Is IQ Option or Pepperstone a better online broker?

Firstly, let’s compare commission fees provided by these brokers for regular transactions. The commission fee of IQ Option on regular transactions of the stock exchange is from 0.16%, and Pepperstone has a commission fee of from 0.4 pips. Now, let’s compare commission fees in Forex, the commission fee of IQ Option is from 0.03%, and the commission fee of Pepperstone is from 0.0 pips + $3.50 commission. When analyzing commission fees in CFD: IQ Option provides from 0.16%, and Pepperstone provides from 0.3 pips. For a more complete picture, let’s consider trading in the metal market, where IQ Option and Pepperstone have commission fees of from 0.093% and from 0.5 pips, respectively. You can read more detailed information on commission fees in the online broker reviews.

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 IQ Option provides customers with Stocks Trading, Options Trading, ETFs Trading, Forex Trading, Crypto Trading, and Pepperstone provides customers with Stocks Trading, Forex Trading, Crypto Trading. Concerning the platforms, IQ Option uses Web Platform, Android App, iOS App, while Pepperstone uses Desktop Platform (Windows), Desktop Platform (MacOS), Web Platform, MT4, MT5, 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. IQ Option was established in 2013 in Seychelles, and it is regulated by Not Regulated. And Pepperstone was established in 2010 in Australia, and it is regulated by ASIC, FCA. Withdrawal of funds from IQ Option can be done using Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard with a withdrawal fee of free. And Pepperstone provides the ability to withdraw funds using Bank Wire, Visa/Mastercard with a withdrawal fee of free. The withdrawal time for IQ Option is within 1 business day, and that one for Pepperstone is 3 - 5 business days.

Overall, IQ Option boasts 3.9 stars versus Pepperstone 4.6 stars.

Overall Rating

 
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
Pepperstone
Overall
Products & Fees
Security
Tools
Desktop Experience
Mobile Experience
Banking
Customer Support
Education

Fees

Fees
Stock
ETFs
Options
Forex Spreads
CFDs
Futures
Metals
Cryptocurrency
IQ Option
Stock
From 0.16%
ETFs
From 0.018%
Options
From 0.035%
Forex Spreads
From 0.03%
CFDs
From 0.16%
Futures
N/A
Metals
From 0.093%
Cryptocurrency
From 0.064%
Pepperstone
Stock
From 0.4 pips
ETFs
N/A
Options
N/A
Forex Spreads
From 0.0 pips + $3.50 commission
CFDs
From 0.3 pips
Futures
From 0.3 pips
Metals
From 0.5 pips
Cryptocurrency
no commissions

Types of trading

Types of trading
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Forex Trading
Crypto Trading
IQ Option
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Forex Trading
Crypto Trading
Pepperstone
Stocks Trading
Options Trading
ETFs Trading
Forex Trading
Crypto Trading

Platforms

Platforms
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
MT4
MT5
IQ Option
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
MT4
MT5
Pepperstone
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Desktop Platform (MacOS)
Web Platform
MT4
MT5

Tools

Tools
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
IQ Option
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account
Pepperstone
Research & Analysis
Education
Demo account

Mobile App

Mobile App
Android App
iOS App
IQ Option
Android App
iOS App
Pepperstone
Android App
iOS App

Deposits

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

Withdrawals

Withdrawals
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Withdrawal Fee
IQ Option
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
Within 1 business day
Withdrawal Fee
Free
Pepperstone
Bank Wire
Visa/Mastercard
Withdrawal Time
3 - 5 business days
Withdrawal Fee
Free

Security & Fairness

Security & Fairness
Сountry of Origin
Year Founded
Regulated By
IQ Option
Сountry of Origin
Seychelles
Year Founded
2013
Regulated By
Not Regulated
Pepperstone
Сountry of Origin
Australia
Year Founded
2010
Regulated By
ASIC, FCA

Customer Service

Customer Service
Phone
Email
Live Chat
 
IQ Option
Phone
+44 20 8068 0760
Email
support@iqoption.com
Live Chat
Yes
Pepperstone
Phone
+61 3 9020 0155
Email
support@pepperstone.com
Live Chat
Yes

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