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Bell Potter Securities

8.1/10
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PUPRIME

8.3/10
8/10WinnerRegulation5/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms8/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner7.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Bell Potter Securities was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Austrailia, while PUPRIME was established in 2015 and is based in Seychelles. Bell Potter Securities holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while PUPRIME is regulated by Pacific Union (Seychelles) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles with License No. SD050. PU Prime (PTY) Ltd among others. Bell Potter Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; PUPRIME has 200,000+. The minimum deposit is $5 at Bell Potter Securities and $50 at PUPRIME.

PUPRIME wins this category
FeatureBell Potter SecuritiesPUPRIME
Min. Deposit$5$50
RegulationAustralian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)Pacific Union (Seychelles) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority of Seychelles with License No. SD050. PU Prime (PTY) Ltd, an authorised Financial Service Provider (“FSP”) registered and regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (“FSCA”) of South Africa under licence number 52218
Founded20152015
CountryAustrailiaSeychelles
Clients10,000+200,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bell Potter Securities and PUPRIME, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bell Potter Securities has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $5 (vs $50 at PUPRIME). PUPRIME charges withdrawal fees while Bell Potter Securities does not, giving Bell Potter Securities an edge for frequent withdrawers. Bell Potter Securities applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; PUPRIME does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureBell Potter SecuritiesPUPRIME
Min. Deposit$5$50
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Bell Potter Securities offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while PUPRIME supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. PUPRIME 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 SecuritiesPUPRIME
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesNo
Windows AppYesNo
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4MT4, MT5, WebTrader, PU Prime App, PU Social

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bell Potter Securities and PUPRIME 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.

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FeatureBell Potter SecuritiesPUPRIME
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 PUPRIME supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). PUPRIME uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. PUPRIME scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

PUPRIME wins this category
FeatureBell Potter SecuritiesPUPRIME
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
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 PUPRIME offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Bell Potter Securities supports 2 languages and PUPRIME supports 1, giving Bell Potter Securities broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureBell Potter SecuritiesPUPRIME
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish