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Argonaut Securities

8.4/10

stock.com

8/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Argonaut Securities was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Australia, while stock.com was established in 2020 and is based in Australia. Argonaut Securities holds licences including Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), while stock.com is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Argonaut Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; stock.com has 142,500+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Argonaut Securities and $250 at stock.com.

Argonaut Securities wins this category
FeatureArgonaut Securitiesstock.com
Min. Deposit$1$250
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), 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-F311
Founded20092020
CountryAustraliaAustralia
Clients10,000+142,500+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Argonaut Securities and stock.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Argonaut Securities has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at stock.com). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. stock.com applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Argonaut Securities does not. Argonaut Securities charges deposit fees; stock.com does not. Overall, Argonaut Securities scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Argonaut Securities wins this category
FeatureArgonaut Securitiesstock.com
Min. Deposit$1$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Argonaut Securities offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while stock.com supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Argonaut Securities edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Argonaut Securities wins this category
FeatureArgonaut Securitiesstock.com
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid,WEB,Desktop,iPhone,MacMT4, 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 Argonaut Securities and stock.com 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.

Tied
FeatureArgonaut Securitiesstock.com
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 stock.com supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). stock.com uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. stock.com scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

stock.com wins this category
FeatureArgonaut Securitiesstock.com
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

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 stock.com offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Argonaut Securities supports 2 languages and stock.com supports 8, giving stock.com broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureArgonaut Securitiesstock.com
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic