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Bailieu

6.3/10

Spreadex

8.2/10
7/10RegulationWinner8/10
1/10FeesWinner10/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner5.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bailieu was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Australia, while Spreadex was established in 1999 and is based in UK. Bailieu holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while Spreadex is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bailieu serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Spreadex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $10000 at Bailieu and $0 at Spreadex.

Spreadex wins this category
FeatureBailieuSpreadex
Min. Deposit$10000$0
RegulationAustralian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), registration number 190941
Founded20121999
CountryAustraliaUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bailieu and Spreadex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Spreadex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $10000 at Bailieu). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Spreadex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Spreadex wins this category
FeatureBailieuSpreadex
Min. Deposit$10000$0
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

Spreadex wins this category
FeatureBailieuSpreadex
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid Apps,iPhone/iPad,DesktopWeb 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 Spreadex 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
FeatureBailieuSpreadex
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 Spreadex supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill). Spreadex uniquely supports Skrill among the two brokers. Spreadex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

Spreadex wins this category
FeatureBailieuSpreadex
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoYes
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 Spreadex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bailieu supports 2 languages and Spreadex supports 1, giving Bailieu broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureBailieuSpreadex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish