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Bailieu

6.3/10

Fidelity

6.4/10
7/10RegulationTied7/10
1/10FeesWinner6/10
7/10PlatformsTied7/10
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 Fidelity was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Bailieu holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while Fidelity is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bailieu serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Fidelity has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $10000 at Bailieu and $100 at Fidelity.

Fidelity wins this category
FeatureBailieuFidelity
Min. Deposit$10000$100
RegulationAustralian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Founded20122008
CountryAustraliaUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bailieu and Fidelity, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Fidelity has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $10000 at Bailieu). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Fidelity applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Bailieu does not. Overall, Fidelity scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Fidelity wins this category
FeatureBailieuFidelity
Min. Deposit$10000$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureBailieuFidelity
MT4NoNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid Apps,iPhone/iPad,DesktopiPad, iPhone, Android, Windows Phone 8 device, Website, Trader Pro

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bailieu and Fidelity 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
FeatureBailieuFidelity
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 Fidelity supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureBailieuFidelity
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 Fidelity 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
FeatureBailieuFidelity
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese