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Bailieu

6.3/10

London Capital Group (LCG)

8.2/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
1/10FeesWinner6/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner7.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bailieu was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Australia, while London Capital Group (LCG) was established in 1996 and is based in UK. Bailieu holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while London Capital Group (LCG) is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) among others. Bailieu serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; London Capital Group (LCG) has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $10000 at Bailieu and $100 at London Capital Group (LCG).

London Capital Group (LCG) wins this category
FeatureBailieuLondon Capital Group (LCG)
Min. Deposit$10000$100
RegulationAustralian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110)
Founded20121996
CountryAustraliaUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

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

London Capital Group (LCG) wins this category
FeatureBailieuLondon Capital Group (LCG)
Min. Deposit$10000$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

London Capital Group (LCG) wins this category
FeatureBailieuLondon Capital Group (LCG)
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid Apps,iPhone/iPad,DesktopMT4, 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 London Capital Group (LCG) 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureBailieuLondon Capital Group (LCG)
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

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 London Capital Group (LCG) supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). London Capital Group (LCG) uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

London Capital Group (LCG) wins this category
FeatureBailieuLondon Capital Group (LCG)
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
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 London Capital Group (LCG) offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bailieu supports 2 languages and London Capital Group (LCG) supports 18, giving London Capital Group (LCG) broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureBailieuLondon Capital Group (LCG)
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Russian, Malaysian, Korean, Swedish, German, French, Indonesian, Turkish, Norwegian, Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Thai, and Vietnamese.