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Bell Direct

5.6/10

state one stockbroking limited

7.6/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
6/10WinnerFees1/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bell Direct was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while state one stockbroking limited was established in 2018 and is based in Anguilla. Bell Direct holds licences including Financial Markets Authority (FMA), while state one stockbroking limited is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bell Direct serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; state one stockbroking limited has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bell Direct and $250 at state one stockbroking limited.

state one stockbroking limited wins this category
FeatureBell Directstate one stockbroking limited
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationFinancial Markets Authority (FMA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F309
Founded19832018
CountryNew ZealandAnguilla
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bell Direct and state one stockbroking limited, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bell Direct has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at state one stockbroking limited). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Bell Direct applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; state one stockbroking limited does not. Overall, Bell Direct scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Bell Direct wins this category
FeatureBell Directstate one stockbroking limited
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

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

state one stockbroking limited wins this category
FeatureBell Directstate one stockbroking limited
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid,WEB,Desktop,iPhone,MacMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 state one stockbroking limited compare. Bell Direct runs regular live webinars; state one stockbroking limited does not. Both provide video tutorials. Bell Direct publishes daily market commentary; state one stockbroking limited 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 Directstate one stockbroking limited
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 state one stockbroking limited supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). state one stockbroking limited uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. state one stockbroking limited scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

state one stockbroking limited wins this category
FeatureBell Directstate one stockbroking limited
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

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 state one stockbroking limited offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bell Direct supports 2 languages and state one stockbroking limited supports 8, giving state one stockbroking limited broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureBell Directstate one stockbroking limited
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic