BDSwiss
Directshares
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Overview
BDSwiss was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Mauritius, while Directshares was established in 2007 and is based in Australia. BDSwiss holds licences including BDS Ltd (Registration No. 8424660-1) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (the “FSA”, while Directshares is regulated by The Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM) among others. BDSwiss serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Directshares has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at BDSwiss and $100 at Directshares.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $100 |
| Regulation | BDS Ltd (Registration No. 8424660-1) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (the “FSA”, licence no. SD047) Registered address: Suite 3, Global Village, Jivan’s Complex, Mont Fleuri, Mahe, Seychelles | The Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM) |
| Founded | 2012 | 2007 |
| Country | Mauritius | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between BDSwiss and Directshares, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Directshares has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at BDSwiss). Directshares charges withdrawal fees while BDSwiss does not, giving BDSwiss an edge for frequent withdrawers. BDSwiss charges deposit fees; Directshares does not. Overall, Directshares scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
BDSwiss offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while Directshares supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Directshares supports social and copy trading features, which BDSwiss does not offer. BDSwiss edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4 ,Android,iPhone,Mac | MT4,iOS,MacBook,iPhone |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how BDSwiss and Directshares compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. BDSwiss accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Directshares supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| 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 BDSwiss and Directshares 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.
| Feature | BDSwiss | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |