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Bell Potter Securities

8.1/10

Nadex

3.9/10
8/10WinnerRegulation3/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bell Potter Securities was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Austrailia, while Nadex was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Bell Potter Securities holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while Nadex is regulated by Unregulated among others. Bell Potter Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Nadex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $5 at Bell Potter Securities and $250 at Nadex.

Bell Potter Securities wins this category
FeatureBell Potter SecuritiesNadex
Min. Deposit$5$250
RegulationAustralian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)Unregulated
Founded20152008
CountryAustrailiaUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bell Potter Securities and Nadex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Nadex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $5 at Bell Potter Securities). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, Bell Potter Securities scores higher on fees in our assessment.

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

Platforms

Bell Potter Securities offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Nadex supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Nadex supports social and copy trading features, which Bell Potter Securities does not offer. Bell Potter Securities edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Bell Potter Securities wins this category
FeatureBell Potter SecuritiesNadex
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4Web,iPad,mac,Desktop,iPhoneiOS

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bell Potter Securities and Nadex compare. Bell Potter Securities runs regular live webinars; Nadex does not. Bell Potter Securities has a video library; Nadex does not. Bell Potter Securities publishes daily market commentary; Nadex does not. Bell Potter Securities integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Nadex does not. 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 SecuritiesNadex
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesNo

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 Nadex supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureBell Potter SecuritiesNadex
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 Potter Securities and Nadex 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 Potter SecuritiesNadex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese