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BeeOptions

6.4/10
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WellsTrade

6.7/10
7/10WinnerRegulation6/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchTied0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

BeeOptions was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while WellsTrade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. BeeOptions holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while WellsTrade is regulated by Unregulated among others. BeeOptions serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; WellsTrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at BeeOptions and $30 at WellsTrade.

WellsTrade wins this category
FeatureBeeOptionsWellsTrade
Min. Deposit$0$30
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Unregulated
Founded20042008
CountryCyprusUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between BeeOptions and WellsTrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. BeeOptions has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $30 at WellsTrade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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FeatureBeeOptionsWellsTrade
Min. Deposit$0$30
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

BeeOptions offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while WellsTrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. BeeOptions supports social and copy trading features, which WellsTrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

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FeatureBeeOptionsWellsTrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsIRESSTrader,IRESSInvestor,netIRESS,XPLANiPhone,Tablet,Mac,Android,WEB

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how BeeOptions and WellsTrade compare. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

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FeatureBeeOptionsWellsTrade
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

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

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FeatureBeeOptionsWellsTrade
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 BeeOptions and WellsTrade 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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FeatureBeeOptionsWellsTrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese