Admiral Markets
Bell Potter Securities
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Overview
Admiral Markets was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in UK, while Bell Potter Securities was established in 2015 and is based in Austrailia. Admiral Markets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – registration number 595450, while Bell Potter Securities is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. Admiral Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Bell Potter Securities has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Admiral Markets and $5 at Bell Potter Securities.
| Feature | Admiral Markets | Bell Potter Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $5 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – registration number 595450, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) - license number 201/13, Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) no. 410681, Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) registration number 57026 | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2001 | 2015 |
| Country | UK | Austrailia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Admiral Markets and Bell Potter Securities, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Admiral Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (vs $5 at Bell Potter Securities). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Bell Potter Securities applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Admiral Markets does not. Admiral Markets charges deposit fees; Bell Potter Securities does not. Overall, Bell Potter Securities scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Admiral Markets | Bell Potter Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $5 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Admiral Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Bell Potter Securities supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Admiral Markets supports social and copy trading features, which Bell Potter Securities does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Admiral Markets | Bell Potter Securities |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MetaTrader 4 |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Admiral Markets and Bell Potter Securities compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Admiral Markets | Bell Potter Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Admiral Markets accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while Bell Potter Securities supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Admiral Markets uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Admiral Markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Admiral Markets | Bell Potter Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Admiral Markets and Bell Potter Securities offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Admiral Markets supports 22 languages and Bell Potter Securities supports 2, giving Admiral Markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Admiral Markets | Bell Potter Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Cestina, German, Dutch, French, Eesti, Francais, Greek, Latviesu, Lietuviskas, Moldovian, Croatian, Slovenian, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Romanian, Ukrainian, and Croatian | English, and Chinese |