Abshire Smith
Bell Direct
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Overview
Abshire Smith was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in United kingdom, while Bell Direct was established in 1983 and is based in New Zealand. Abshire Smith holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Bell Direct is regulated by Financial Markets Authority (FMA) among others. Abshire Smith serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Bell Direct has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Abshire Smith and $100 at Bell Direct.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Bell Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial Markets Authority (FMA) |
| Founded | 1997 | 1983 |
| Country | United kingdom | New Zealand |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Abshire Smith and Bell Direct, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bell Direct has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at Abshire Smith). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Bell Direct applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Abshire Smith does not. Abshire Smith charges deposit fees; Bell Direct does not. Overall, Bell Direct scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Bell Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Abshire Smith offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Bell Direct supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Abshire Smith supports social and copy trading features, which Bell Direct does not offer. Abshire Smith edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Bell Direct |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4, cTrader Platform | Android,WEB,Desktop,iPhone,Mac |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Abshire Smith and Bell Direct compare. Bell Direct runs regular live webinars; Abshire Smith does not. Bell Direct has a video library; Abshire Smith does not. Bell Direct publishes daily market commentary; Abshire Smith does not. Bell Direct integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Abshire Smith does not. Bell Direct maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Bell Direct scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Bell Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Abshire Smith accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Bell Direct supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Bell Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Abshire Smith and Bell Direct offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Bell Direct |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |