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Argonaut Securities logo

Argonaut Securities

8.4/10
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OANDA

8.2/10
7/10RegulationWinner9/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Argonaut Securities was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Australia, while OANDA was established in 1996 and is based in United States, Canada. Argonaut Securities holds licences including Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), while OANDA is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Argonaut Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; OANDA has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $1.

Argonaut Securities wins this category
FeatureArgonaut SecuritiesOANDA
Min. Deposit$1$1
RegulationAustralian Securities Exchange (ASX), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO), Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded20091996
CountryAustraliaUnited States, Canada
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Argonaut Securities and OANDA, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $1. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Argonaut Securities charges deposit fees; OANDA does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureArgonaut SecuritiesOANDA
Min. Deposit$1$1
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureArgonaut SecuritiesOANDA
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid,WEB,Desktop,iPhone,MacMT4, OANDA Desktop, OANDA Web, OANDA Mobile

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Argonaut Securities and OANDA 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. Argonaut Securities scores higher overall in education and research.

Argonaut Securities wins this category
FeatureArgonaut SecuritiesOANDA
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
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 OANDA supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

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