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AxiTrader

7.4/10

Blackwell Global investments

6.2/10
10/10WinnerRegulation6/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
6/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

AxiTrader was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Australia, while Blackwell Global investments was established in 2004 and is based in United States. AxiTrader holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Blackwell Global investments is regulated by Unregulated among others. AxiTrader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Blackwell Global investments has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at AxiTrader and $10000 at Blackwell Global investments.

AxiTrader wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderBlackwell Global investments
Min. Deposit$0$10000
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)Unregulated
Founded20072004
CountryAustraliaUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AxiTrader and Blackwell Global investments, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AxiTrader has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $10000 at Blackwell Global investments). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Blackwell Global investments applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; AxiTrader does not. AxiTrader charges deposit fees; Blackwell Global investments does not. Overall, AxiTrader scores higher on fees in our assessment.

AxiTrader wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderBlackwell Global investments
Min. Deposit$0$10000
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureAxiTraderBlackwell Global investments
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsBlackwell Trader MT4, Mobile

Education & Research

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

Blackwell Global investments wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderBlackwell Global investments
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. AxiTrader accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller), while Blackwell Global investments supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). AxiTrader uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. AxiTrader scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

AxiTrader wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderBlackwell Global investments
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both AxiTrader and Blackwell Global investments offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. AxiTrader supports 8 languages and Blackwell Global investments supports 2, giving AxiTrader broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAxiTraderBlackwell Global investments
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Chinese, Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Romanian, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese