Baker Young Stockbrokers
Uphold
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Overview
Baker Young Stockbrokers was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Australia, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. Baker Young Stockbrokers holds licences including Unregulated, while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. Baker Young Stockbrokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Baker Young Stockbrokers and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | Baker Young Stockbrokers | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $1 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2017 | 2013 |
| Country | Australia | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Baker Young Stockbrokers and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $200 at Baker Young Stockbrokers). Baker Young Stockbrokers charges withdrawal fees while Uphold does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Baker Young Stockbrokers charges deposit fees; Uphold does not. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Baker Young Stockbrokers | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $1 |
| 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 Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Baker Young Stockbrokers supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. Baker Young Stockbrokers edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Baker Young Stockbrokers | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | iPhone/iPad,iOS, | Web, Desktop & 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 Uphold compare. Uphold runs regular live webinars; Baker Young Stockbrokers does not. Uphold has a video library; Baker Young Stockbrokers does not. Uphold maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Uphold scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Baker Young Stockbrokers | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
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 Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Baker Young Stockbrokers | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| 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 Uphold offer live chat support. Baker Young Stockbrokers offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Baker Young Stockbrokers supports 2 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving Baker Young Stockbrokers broader global reach. Baker Young Stockbrokers scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Baker Young Stockbrokers | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |