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After spending for a couple of months now trying to make Crest (crestinc.co) work for me, I have given up. The platform has too many limitations, the fees are not competitive, and the quality of their market data is questionable. There are much better options available.
Pros: Excellent charting|API access|Two-factor authentication|Multi-currency support
Cons: Currency conversion fee exists
What really bothers me about Crest (crestinc.co) is the disconnect between their marketing and reality. They position themselves as a premium service but deliver a below-average experience. Found them through my accountant's suggestion and I fell for the polished exterior. Never again.
Pros: Portfolio tracking tools|Real-time alerts
Cons: Mobile app could be improved
The spread at Crest (crestinc.co) is not what they advertise. During volatile markets it widens so much that you lose before the trade even starts. I found them after attending a webinar they hosted and initially thought the platform was good - until I started trading seriously.
Pros: Reliable uptime|Segregated accounts|Responsive team
Cons: None so far
Crest (crestinc.co) has the worst mobile app I have ever used for investing. It crashes constantly, features that work on desktop are missing entirely, and the security implementation is questionable at best. How they released this app is beyond me.
Pros: Multiple order types|Quick verification|Helpful community forum
Cons: None so far|No integrated tax optimization