Bell Direct
Ellevest
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Overview
Bell Direct was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while Ellevest was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Bell Direct holds licences including Financial Markets Authority (FMA), while Ellevest is regulated by Unregulated among others. Bell Direct serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ellevest has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bell Direct and $1 at Ellevest.
| Feature | Bell Direct | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Markets Authority (FMA) | Unregulated |
| Founded | 1983 | 2008 |
| Country | New Zealand | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bell Direct and Ellevest, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ellevest has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Bell Direct). Ellevest 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. Ellevest charges deposit fees; Bell Direct does not. Overall, Ellevest scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bell Direct | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Bell Direct offers MT5, cTrader, while Ellevest supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Ellevest edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Bell Direct | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Android,WEB,Desktop,iPhone,Mac | Windows, Android, Mac OS, iOS |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bell Direct and Ellevest compare. Bell Direct runs regular live webinars; Ellevest does not. Both provide video tutorials. Bell Direct publishes daily market commentary; Ellevest 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.
| Feature | Bell Direct | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
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 Ellevest supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Bell Direct | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Bell Direct and Ellevest 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 | Bell Direct | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |