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Bell Potter Securities

8.1/10
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one financial markets

7.9/10
8/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
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 one financial markets was established in 2010 and is based in Grenadines. Bell Potter Securities holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while one financial markets is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bell Potter Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; one financial markets has 14,000+. The minimum deposit is $5 at Bell Potter Securities and $250 at one financial markets.

Bell Potter Securities wins this category
FeatureBell Potter Securitiesone financial markets
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-F289
Founded20152010
CountryAustrailiaGrenadines
Clients10,000+14,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bell Potter Securities and one financial markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. one financial markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $5 at Bell Potter Securities). one financial markets charges withdrawal fees while Bell Potter Securities does not, giving Bell Potter Securities an edge for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. one financial markets 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 Securitiesone financial markets
Min. Deposit$5$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Bell Potter Securities offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while one financial markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. one financial markets 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 Securitiesone financial markets
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 one financial markets compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Bell Potter Securities scores higher overall in education and research.

Bell Potter Securities wins this category
FeatureBell Potter Securitiesone financial markets
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
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 one financial markets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). one financial markets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. one financial markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

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

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