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Bailieu

6.3/10
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tickmill

7.4/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
1/10FeesTied1/10
7/10PlatformsTied7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bailieu was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Australia, while tickmill was established in 2020 and is based in GRENADINES. Bailieu holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while tickmill is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bailieu serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; tickmill has 12,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $10000 at Bailieu and $250 at tickmill.

tickmill wins this category
FeatureBailieutickmill
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-F323
Founded20122020
CountryAustraliaGRENADINES
Clients10,000+12,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bailieu and tickmill, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bailieu has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10000 (vs $250 at tickmill). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureBailieutickmill
Min. Deposit$10000$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureBailieutickmill
MT4NoNo
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 tickmill compare. Bailieu runs regular live webinars; tickmill does not. Both provide video tutorials. Bailieu publishes daily market commentary; tickmill does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Bailieu maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Bailieu scores higher overall in education and research.

Bailieu wins this category
FeatureBailieutickmill
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
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 tickmill supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). tickmill uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. tickmill scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

tickmill wins this category
FeatureBailieutickmill
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 tickmill offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bailieu supports 2 languages and tickmill supports 8, giving tickmill broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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