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Baker Young Stockbrokers logo

Baker Young Stockbrokers

5.2/10
Bridges Financial Services logo

Bridges Financial Services

6.6/10
3/10RegulationTied3/10
4/10FeesTied4/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Baker Young Stockbrokers was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Australia, while Bridges Financial Services was established in 2014 and is based in Australia. Baker Young Stockbrokers holds licences including Unregulated, while Bridges Financial Services is regulated by ABN 60 003 474 977 among others. Baker Young Stockbrokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Bridges Financial Services has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Baker Young Stockbrokers and $100 at Bridges Financial Services.

Bridges Financial Services wins this category
FeatureBaker Young StockbrokersBridges Financial Services
Min. Deposit$200$100
RegulationUnregulatedABN 60 003 474 977, AFSL No. 240837
Founded20172014
CountryAustraliaAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Baker Young Stockbrokers and Bridges Financial Services, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bridges Financial Services has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $200 at Baker Young Stockbrokers). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Baker Young Stockbrokers charges deposit fees; Bridges Financial Services does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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FeatureBaker Young StockbrokersBridges Financial Services
Min. Deposit$200$100
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Baker Young Stockbrokers offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Bridges Financial Services supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

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FeatureBaker Young StockbrokersBridges Financial Services
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsiPhone/iPad,iOS,MetaTrader 4

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Baker Young Stockbrokers and Bridges Financial Services compare. Bridges Financial Services runs regular live webinars; Baker Young Stockbrokers does not. Bridges Financial Services has a video library; Baker Young Stockbrokers does not. Bridges Financial Services publishes daily market commentary; Baker Young Stockbrokers does not. Bridges Financial Services integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Baker Young Stockbrokers does not. Bridges Financial Services maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Bridges Financial Services scores higher overall in education and research.

Bridges Financial Services wins this category
FeatureBaker Young StockbrokersBridges Financial Services
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Baker Young Stockbrokers accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Bridges Financial Services supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

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FeatureBaker Young StockbrokersBridges Financial Services
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 Baker Young Stockbrokers and Bridges Financial Services 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.

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FeatureBaker Young StockbrokersBridges Financial Services
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese