Bailieu
Circle Markets
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Overview
Bailieu was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Australia, while Circle Markets was established in 2007 and is based in New Zealand. Bailieu holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while Circle Markets is regulated by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) among others. Bailieu serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Circle Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $10000 at Bailieu and $100 at Circle Markets.
| Feature | Bailieu | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $10000 | $100 |
| Regulation | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) |
| Founded | 2012 | 2007 |
| Country | Australia | New Zealand |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bailieu and Circle Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Circle Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $10000 at Bailieu). Circle Markets charges withdrawal fees while Bailieu does not, giving Bailieu an edge for frequent withdrawers. Circle Markets charges deposit fees; Bailieu does not. Overall, Circle Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bailieu | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $10000 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Bailieu offers MT5, cTrader, while Circle Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Circle Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Bailieu | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Android Apps,iPhone/iPad,Desktop | Desktop, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bailieu and Circle Markets 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. Bailieu scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bailieu | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Bailieu accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Circle Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Bailieu | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Bailieu and Circle Markets 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.
| Feature | Bailieu | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |