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Bell Direct

5.6/10

Deltastock

5.4/10
3/10RegulationWinner5/10
6/10WinnerFees2/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bell Direct was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while Deltastock was established in 1998 and is based in Bulgaria. Bell Direct holds licences including Financial Markets Authority (FMA), while Deltastock is regulated by Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) among others. Bell Direct serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Deltastock has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.

Bell Direct wins this category
FeatureBell DirectDeltastock
Min. Deposit$100$100
RegulationFinancial Markets Authority (FMA)Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)
Founded19831998
CountryNew ZealandBulgaria
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bell Direct and Deltastock, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Deltastock charges withdrawal fees while Bell Direct does not, giving Bell Direct an edge for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Deltastock charges deposit fees; Bell Direct does not. Overall, Bell Direct scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Bell Direct wins this category
FeatureBell DirectDeltastock
Min. Deposit$100$100
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Bell Direct offers MT5, cTrader, while Deltastock supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Deltastock edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Deltastock wins this category
FeatureBell DirectDeltastock
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid,WEB,Desktop,iPhone,MacMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bell Direct and Deltastock compare. Bell Direct runs regular live webinars; Deltastock does not. Both provide video tutorials. Bell Direct publishes daily market commentary; Deltastock does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Bell Direct maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Bell Direct scores higher overall in education and research.

Bell Direct wins this category
FeatureBell DirectDeltastock
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

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

Tied
FeatureBell DirectDeltastock
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 Bell Direct and Deltastock 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.

Tied
FeatureBell DirectDeltastock
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese