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Bailieu

6.3/10
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Exness

8.4/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
1/10FeesWinner10/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bailieu was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Australia, while Exness was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. Bailieu holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while Exness is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Bailieu serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Exness has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $10000 at Bailieu and $1 at Exness.

Exness wins this category
FeatureBailieuExness
Min. Deposit$10000$1
RegulationAustralian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CRFIN, The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt f├ó╦å┼í├é┬║r Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), Banque de France, The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), The Commissione Nazionale per le Societ├ó╦å┼í├óÔé¼┬á e la Borsa (CONSOB), Finansinspektionen (FI), Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego (KNF)
Founded20122008
CountryAustraliaCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bailieu and Exness, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exness has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $10000 at Bailieu). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Exness scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Exness wins this category
FeatureBailieuExness
Min. Deposit$10000$1
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Bailieu offers MT5, cTrader, while Exness supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Exness supports social and copy trading features, which Bailieu does not offer. Exness edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Exness wins this category
FeatureBailieuExness
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid Apps,iPhone/iPad,DesktopMT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bailieu and Exness 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.

Bailieu wins this category
FeatureBailieuExness
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

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 Exness supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureBailieuExness
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 Bailieu and Exness 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
FeatureBailieuExness
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese