Baker Young Stockbrokers
Markets.com
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Overview
Baker Young Stockbrokers was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Australia, while Markets.com was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. Baker Young Stockbrokers holds licences including Unregulated, while Markets.com is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Baker Young Stockbrokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Markets.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Baker Young Stockbrokers and $250 at Markets.com.
| Feature | Baker Young Stockbrokers | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $250 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2017 | 2008 |
| Country | Australia | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Baker Young Stockbrokers and Markets.com, 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 Markets.com). Baker Young Stockbrokers charges withdrawal fees while Markets.com does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Baker Young Stockbrokers charges deposit fees; Markets.com does not. Overall, Baker Young Stockbrokers scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Baker Young Stockbrokers | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Baker Young Stockbrokers offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Markets.com 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.
| Feature | Baker Young Stockbrokers | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | iPhone/iPad,iOS, | MT4, MT5, Web Trader, 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 Markets.com compare. Markets.com has a video library; Baker Young Stockbrokers does not. Markets.com integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Baker Young Stockbrokers does not. Markets.com scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Baker Young Stockbrokers | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
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 Markets.com supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal). Markets.com uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. Markets.com scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Baker Young Stockbrokers | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
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 Markets.com offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Baker Young Stockbrokers supports 2 languages and Markets.com supports 14, giving Markets.com broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Baker Young Stockbrokers | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish |