Argonaut Securities
Ellevest
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Overview
Argonaut Securities was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Australia, while Ellevest was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Argonaut Securities holds licences including Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), while Ellevest is regulated by Unregulated among others. Argonaut Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ellevest has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $1.
| Feature | Argonaut Securities | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $1 |
| Regulation | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO), Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2009 | 2008 |
| Country | Australia | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Argonaut Securities and Ellevest, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $1. Ellevest charges withdrawal fees while Argonaut Securities does not, giving Argonaut Securities an edge for frequent withdrawers. Ellevest applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Argonaut Securities does not. Argonaut Securities charges deposit fees; Ellevest does not. Overall, Argonaut Securities scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Argonaut Securities | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Argonaut Securities offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Ellevest supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Argonaut Securities supports social and copy trading features, which Ellevest does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Argonaut Securities | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Android,WEB,Desktop,iPhone,Mac | Windows, Android, Mac OS, iOS |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Argonaut Securities and Ellevest compare. Argonaut Securities runs regular live webinars; Ellevest does not. Both provide video tutorials. Argonaut Securities publishes daily market commentary; Ellevest does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Argonaut Securities maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Argonaut Securities scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Argonaut Securities | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
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 Ellevest supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Argonaut Securities | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Argonaut Securities and Ellevest 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 | Argonaut Securities | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |