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Bailieu

6.3/10
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forexite

7.9/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
1/10WinnerFees0/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bailieu was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Australia, while forexite was established in 2010 and is based in Switzerland. Bailieu holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while forexite is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bailieu serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; forexite has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $10000 at Bailieu and $250 at forexite.

forexite wins this category
FeatureBailieuforexite
Min. Deposit$10000$250
RegulationAustralian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F229
Founded20122010
CountryAustraliaSwitzerland
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bailieu and forexite, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bailieu has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10000 (vs $250 at forexite). forexite charges withdrawal fees while Bailieu does not, giving Bailieu an edge for frequent withdrawers. forexite applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Bailieu does not. Overall, Bailieu scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Bailieu wins this category
FeatureBailieuforexite
Min. Deposit$10000$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

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

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bailieu and forexite 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
FeatureBailieuforexite
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 forexite supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). forexite uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. forexite scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

forexite wins this category
FeatureBailieuforexite
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

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

Tied
FeatureBailieuforexite
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic