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Baker Young Stockbrokers logo

Baker Young Stockbrokers

5.2/10
macquarie securities limited logo

macquarie securities limited

7.9/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
4/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Baker Young Stockbrokers was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Australia, while macquarie securities limited was established in 2019 and is based in United States. Baker Young Stockbrokers holds licences including Unregulated, while macquarie securities limited is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Baker Young Stockbrokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; macquarie securities limited has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Baker Young Stockbrokers and $250 at macquarie securities limited.

macquarie securities limited wins this category
FeatureBaker Young Stockbrokersmacquarie securities limited
Min. Deposit$200$250
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial 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-F274
Founded20172019
CountryAustraliaUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Baker Young Stockbrokers and macquarie securities limited, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Baker Young Stockbrokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (vs $250 at macquarie securities limited). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Baker Young Stockbrokers charges deposit fees; macquarie securities limited does not. Overall, Baker Young Stockbrokers scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Baker Young Stockbrokers wins this category
FeatureBaker Young Stockbrokersmacquarie securities limited
Min. Deposit$200$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Baker Young Stockbrokers offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while macquarie securities limited 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.

Tied
FeatureBaker Young Stockbrokersmacquarie securities limited
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsiPhone/iPad,iOS,MT4, 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 Baker Young Stockbrokers and macquarie securities limited compare. macquarie securities limited runs regular live webinars; Baker Young Stockbrokers does not. macquarie securities limited has a video library; Baker Young Stockbrokers does not. macquarie securities limited publishes daily market commentary; Baker Young Stockbrokers does not. macquarie securities limited integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Baker Young Stockbrokers does not. macquarie securities limited maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. macquarie securities limited scores higher overall in education and research.

macquarie securities limited wins this category
FeatureBaker Young Stockbrokersmacquarie securities limited
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoNo

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 macquarie securities limited supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). macquarie securities limited uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. macquarie securities limited scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

macquarie securities limited wins this category
FeatureBaker Young Stockbrokersmacquarie securities limited
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 Baker Young Stockbrokers and macquarie securities limited offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Baker Young Stockbrokers supports 2 languages and macquarie securities limited supports 8, giving macquarie securities limited broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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FeatureBaker Young Stockbrokersmacquarie securities limited
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic