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Bell Potter Securities

8.1/10

pro finance service

8.3/10
8/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
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 pro finance service was established in 2017 and is based in Geneva. Bell Potter Securities holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while pro finance service is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bell Potter Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; pro finance service has 150,000+. The minimum deposit is $5 at Bell Potter Securities and $250 at pro finance service.

pro finance service wins this category
FeatureBell Potter Securitiespro finance service
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-F296
Founded20152017
CountryAustrailiaGeneva
Clients10,000+150,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bell Potter Securities and pro finance service, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. pro finance service has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $5 at Bell Potter Securities). pro finance service 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. pro finance service 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 Securitiespro finance service
Min. Deposit$5$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Bell Potter Securities offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while pro finance service supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureBell Potter Securitiespro finance service
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 pro finance service 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureBell Potter Securitiespro finance service
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
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 pro finance service supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). pro finance service uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. pro finance service scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

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

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