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AxiTrader

7.4/10
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Bridges Financial Services

6.6/10
10/10WinnerRegulation3/10
10/10WinnerFees4/10
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 Bridges Financial Services was established in 2014 and is based in Australia. AxiTrader holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Bridges Financial Services is regulated by ABN 60 003 474 977 among others. AxiTrader serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Bridges Financial Services has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at AxiTrader and $100 at Bridges Financial Services.

AxiTrader wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderBridges Financial Services
Min. Deposit$0$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA)ABN 60 003 474 977, AFSL No. 240837
Founded20072014
CountryAustraliaAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AxiTrader and Bridges Financial Services, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. AxiTrader has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at Bridges Financial Services). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. AxiTrader charges deposit fees; Bridges Financial Services does not. Overall, AxiTrader scores higher on fees in our assessment.

AxiTrader wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderBridges Financial Services
Min. Deposit$0$100
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

AxiTrader offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Bridges Financial Services supports MT4, 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. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

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FeatureAxiTraderBridges Financial Services
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMetaTrader 4

Education & Research

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

Bridges Financial Services wins this category
FeatureAxiTraderBridges Financial Services
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 Bridges Financial Services 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
FeatureAxiTraderBridges Financial Services
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 Bridges Financial Services offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. AxiTrader supports 8 languages and Bridges Financial Services supports 2, giving AxiTrader broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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FeatureAxiTraderBridges Financial Services
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Chinese, Spanish, German, Japanese, Russian, Romanian, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese