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Bell Potter Securities

8.1/10

z.com

7.9/10
8/10WinnerRegulation7/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
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 z.com was established in 2008 and is based in UK. Bell Potter Securities holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while z.com is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bell Potter Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; z.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $5 at Bell Potter Securities and $50 at z.com.

Bell Potter Securities wins this category
FeatureBell Potter Securitiesz.com
Min. Deposit$5$50
RegulationAustralian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Services Authority (FSA), Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)
Founded20152008
CountryAustrailiaUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bell Potter Securities and z.com, 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 z.com). z.com 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; z.com does not. z.com charges deposit fees; Bell Potter Securities does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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FeatureBell Potter Securitiesz.com
Min. Deposit$5$50
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Bell Potter Securities offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while z.com supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. z.com supports social and copy trading features, which Bell Potter Securities does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

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FeatureBell Potter Securitiesz.com
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4Desktop,Android,Tablet,iPhone

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bell Potter Securities and z.com 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 Securitiesz.com
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 z.com supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

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FeatureBell Potter Securitiesz.com
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 z.com 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 Securitiesz.com
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese