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Argonaut Securities

8.4/10

Finmax

5.6/10
7/10WinnerRegulation3/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Argonaut Securities was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Australia, while Finmax was established in 2008 and is based in Bulgaria. Argonaut Securities holds licences including Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), while Finmax is regulated by Financial Services Authority (FSA) among others. Argonaut Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Finmax has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Argonaut Securities and $0 at Finmax.

Argonaut Securities wins this category
FeatureArgonaut SecuritiesFinmax
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 Services Authority (FSA)
Founded20092008
CountryAustraliaBulgaria
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

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

Tied
FeatureArgonaut SecuritiesFinmax
Min. Deposit$1$0
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureArgonaut SecuritiesFinmax
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid,WEB,Desktop,iPhone,MacMT4,MT5

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Argonaut Securities and Finmax compare. Argonaut Securities runs regular live webinars; Finmax does not. Argonaut Securities has a video library; Finmax does not. Argonaut Securities publishes daily market commentary; Finmax does not. Argonaut Securities integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Finmax does not. Argonaut Securities maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Argonaut Securities scores higher overall in education and research.

Argonaut Securities wins this category
FeatureArgonaut SecuritiesFinmax
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesNo

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 Finmax supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureArgonaut SecuritiesFinmax
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 Finmax 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.

Tied
FeatureArgonaut SecuritiesFinmax
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese