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Bell Potter Securities

8.1/10
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Oinvest

5.7/10
8/10WinnerRegulation5/10
10/10WinnerFees6/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
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 Oinvest was established in 2019 and is based in South Africa. Bell Potter Securities holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while Oinvest is regulated by Southern African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) among others. Bell Potter Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Oinvest has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $5 at Bell Potter Securities and $200 at Oinvest.

Bell Potter Securities wins this category
FeatureBell Potter SecuritiesOinvest
Min. Deposit$5$200
RegulationAustralian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)Southern African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)
Founded20152019
CountryAustrailiaSouth Africa
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bell Potter Securities and Oinvest, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Oinvest has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (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 SecuritiesOinvest
Min. Deposit$5$200
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Bell Potter Securities offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Oinvest supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Oinvest 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 SecuritiesOinvest
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4MT4, iOS, MacBook, iPhone

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bell Potter Securities and Oinvest compare. Bell Potter Securities runs regular live webinars; Oinvest does not. Both provide video tutorials. Bell Potter Securities publishes daily market commentary; Oinvest 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 SecuritiesOinvest
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 Oinvest supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

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FeatureBell Potter SecuritiesOinvest
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 Oinvest 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.

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FeatureBell Potter SecuritiesOinvest
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese