AJ Bell
selftrade
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Overview
AJ Bell was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in UK, while selftrade was established in 2013 and is based in Australia. AJ Bell holds licences including Central Bank of UAE, while selftrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. AJ Bell serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; selftrade has 14,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at AJ Bell and $250 at selftrade.
| Feature | AJ Bell | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Central Bank of UAE | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F304 |
| Founded | 1997 | 2013 |
| Country | UK | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 14,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AJ Bell and selftrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AJ Bell has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at selftrade). selftrade charges withdrawal fees while AJ Bell does not, giving AJ Bell an edge for frequent withdrawers. selftrade charges deposit fees; AJ Bell does not. Overall, AJ Bell scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AJ Bell | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
AJ Bell offers MT5, cTrader, while selftrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. selftrade supports social and copy trading features, which AJ Bell does not offer. selftrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | AJ Bell | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Desktop,Android,iPhone,Mac | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how AJ Bell and selftrade compare. selftrade has a video library; AJ Bell does not. selftrade integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); AJ Bell does not. selftrade scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AJ Bell | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. AJ Bell accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while selftrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). selftrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. selftrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AJ Bell | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both AJ Bell and selftrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. AJ Bell supports 2 languages and selftrade supports 8, giving selftrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | AJ Bell | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |