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Burrell Stockbroking

7.3/10
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Directshares

7.3/10
6/10RegulationTied6/10
8/10WinnerFees4/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Burrell Stockbroking was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Australia, while Directshares was established in 2007 and is based in Australia. Burrell Stockbroking holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Directshares is regulated by The Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM) among others. Burrell Stockbroking serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Directshares has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.

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FeatureBurrell StockbrokingDirectshares
Min. Deposit$100$100
RegulationMalta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)The Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM)
Founded19682007
CountryAustraliaAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Burrell Stockbroking and Directshares, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Directshares charges withdrawal fees while Burrell Stockbroking does not, giving Burrell Stockbroking an edge for frequent withdrawers. Directshares charges deposit fees; Burrell Stockbroking does not. Overall, Burrell Stockbroking scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Burrell Stockbroking wins this category
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingDirectshares
Min. Deposit$100$100
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

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FeatureBurrell StockbrokingDirectshares
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,Android,iPhone,MacMT4,iOS,MacBook,iPhone

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Burrell Stockbroking and Directshares 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. Directshares scores higher overall in education and research.

Directshares wins this category
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingDirectshares
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Burrell Stockbroking accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Directshares supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

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FeatureBurrell StockbrokingDirectshares
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 Burrell Stockbroking and Directshares 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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FeatureBurrell StockbrokingDirectshares
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese