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Overview
Bulbrokers was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while Commonwealth Securities was established in 1999 and is based in Australia. Bulbrokers holds licences including Financial Services Authority (FSA), while Commonwealth Securities is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Bulbrokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Commonwealth Securities has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bulbrokers and $5000 at Commonwealth Securities.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Commonwealth Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $5000 |
| Regulation | Financial Services Authority (FSA) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 2000 | 1999 |
| Country | Bulgaria | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bulbrokers and Commonwealth Securities, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bulbrokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $5000 at Commonwealth Securities). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Bulbrokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Commonwealth Securities does not. Commonwealth Securities charges deposit fees; Bulbrokers does not. Overall, Bulbrokers scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Commonwealth Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $5000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Bulbrokers offers MT5, cTrader, while Commonwealth Securities supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Commonwealth Securities supports social and copy trading features, which Bulbrokers does not offer. Commonwealth Securities edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Commonwealth Securities |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Metatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available. |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Bulbrokers and Commonwealth Securities compare. Commonwealth Securities runs regular live webinars; Bulbrokers does not. Commonwealth Securities has a video library; Bulbrokers does not. Commonwealth Securities publishes daily market commentary; Bulbrokers does not. Commonwealth Securities integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Bulbrokers does not. Commonwealth Securities maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Commonwealth Securities scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Commonwealth Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Bulbrokers accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Commonwealth Securities supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Commonwealth Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Bulbrokers and Commonwealth Securities 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.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Commonwealth Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |