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Bell Potter Securities

8.1/10
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highlow

7.6/10
8/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bell Potter Securities was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Austrailia, while highlow was established in 2011 and is based in Australia. Bell Potter Securities holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while highlow is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bell Potter Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; highlow has 150,000+. The minimum deposit is $5 at Bell Potter Securities and $250 at highlow.

Bell Potter Securities wins this category
FeatureBell Potter Securitieshighlow
Min. Deposit$5$250
RegulationAustralian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)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-F254
Founded20152011
CountryAustrailiaAustralia
Clients10,000+150,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bell Potter Securities and highlow, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. highlow has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $5 at Bell Potter Securities). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Bell Potter Securities applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; highlow does not. highlow charges deposit fees; Bell Potter Securities does not. Overall, Bell Potter Securities scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Bell Potter Securities wins this category
FeatureBell Potter Securitieshighlow
Min. Deposit$5$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureBell Potter Securitieshighlow
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4MT4, 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 Potter Securities and highlow compare. Bell Potter Securities runs regular live webinars; highlow does not. Both provide video tutorials. Bell Potter Securities publishes daily market commentary; highlow does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Bell Potter Securities maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Bell Potter Securities scores higher overall in education and research.

Bell Potter Securities wins this category
FeatureBell Potter Securitieshighlow
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Bell Potter Securities accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while highlow supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). highlow uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. highlow scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

highlow wins this category
FeatureBell Potter Securitieshighlow
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 Potter Securities and highlow offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bell Potter Securities supports 2 languages and highlow supports 8, giving highlow broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureBell Potter Securitieshighlow
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic