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Argonaut Securities logo

Argonaut Securities

8.4/10
Caveo logo

Caveo

8.4/10
7/10RegulationTied7/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Argonaut Securities was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Australia, while Caveo was established in 2016 and is based in variable. Argonaut Securities holds licences including Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), while Caveo is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Argonaut Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Caveo has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Argonaut Securities and $0 at Caveo.

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FeatureArgonaut SecuritiesCaveo
Min. Deposit$1$0
RegulationAustralian Securities Exchange (ASX), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO), Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20092016
CountryAustraliavariable
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Argonaut Securities and Caveo, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Caveo has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $1 at Argonaut Securities). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Argonaut Securities charges deposit fees; Caveo does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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FeatureArgonaut SecuritiesCaveo
Min. Deposit$1$0
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Argonaut Securities offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Caveo supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Argonaut Securities supports social and copy trading features, which Caveo does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

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FeatureArgonaut SecuritiesCaveo
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid,WEB,Desktop,iPhone,MacIRESSTrader,IRESSInvestor,netIRESS,XPLAN

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Argonaut Securities and Caveo 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.

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FeatureArgonaut SecuritiesCaveo
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Argonaut Securities accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Caveo supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

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FeatureArgonaut SecuritiesCaveo
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Argonaut Securities and Caveo 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.

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FeatureArgonaut SecuritiesCaveo
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese