Bell Potter Securities
Markets.com
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Overview
Bell Potter Securities was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Austrailia, while Markets.com was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. Bell Potter Securities holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while Markets.com is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Bell Potter Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Markets.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $5 at Bell Potter Securities and $250 at Markets.com.
| Feature | Bell Potter Securities | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $5 | $250 |
| Regulation | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2015 | 2008 |
| Country | Austrailia | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bell Potter Securities and Markets.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Markets.com 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; Markets.com does not. Overall, Bell Potter Securities scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bell Potter Securities | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $5 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Bell Potter Securities offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Markets.com supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Markets.com supports social and copy trading features, which Bell Potter Securities does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Bell Potter Securities | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4 | MT4, MT5, 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 Potter Securities and Markets.com compare. Bell Potter Securities runs regular live webinars; Markets.com does not. Both provide video tutorials. Bell Potter Securities publishes daily market commentary; Markets.com 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.
| Feature | Bell Potter Securities | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
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 Markets.com supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal). Markets.com uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. Markets.com scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Bell Potter Securities | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| 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 Potter Securities and Markets.com offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bell Potter Securities supports 2 languages and Markets.com supports 14, giving Markets.com broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Bell Potter Securities | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish |