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Argonaut Securities logo

Argonaut Securities

8.4/10
WellsTrade logo

WellsTrade

6.7/10
7/10WinnerRegulation6/10
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 WellsTrade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. Argonaut Securities holds licences including Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), while WellsTrade is regulated by Unregulated among others. Argonaut Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; WellsTrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Argonaut Securities and $30 at WellsTrade.

Argonaut Securities wins this category
FeatureArgonaut SecuritiesWellsTrade
Min. Deposit$1$30
RegulationAustralian Securities Exchange (ASX), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO), Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)Unregulated
Founded20092008
CountryAustraliaUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Argonaut Securities and WellsTrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Argonaut Securities has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $30 at WellsTrade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Argonaut Securities charges deposit fees; WellsTrade does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureArgonaut SecuritiesWellsTrade
Min. Deposit$1$30
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureArgonaut SecuritiesWellsTrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid,WEB,Desktop,iPhone,MaciPhone,Tablet,Mac,Android,WEB

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Argonaut Securities and WellsTrade compare. Argonaut Securities runs regular live webinars; WellsTrade does not. Argonaut Securities has a video library; WellsTrade does not. Argonaut Securities publishes daily market commentary; WellsTrade does not. Argonaut Securities integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); WellsTrade 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 SecuritiesWellsTrade
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 WellsTrade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

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