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Burrell Stockbroking

7.3/10
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Forex.com

7.4/10
6/10RegulationWinner10/10
8/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchTied6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner6.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Burrell Stockbroking was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Australia, while Forex.com was established in 2001 and is based in United States. Burrell Stockbroking holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Forex.com is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Burrell Stockbroking serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Forex.com has 150,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Burrell Stockbroking and Typical at Forex.com.

Forex.com wins this category
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingForex.com
Min. Deposit$100Typical
RegulationMalta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA), Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC), National Futures Association (NFA)
Founded19682001
CountryAustraliaUnited States
Clients10,000+150,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Burrell Stockbroking and Forex.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Burrell Stockbroking has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs Typical at Forex.com). Forex.com charges withdrawal fees while Burrell Stockbroking does not, giving Burrell Stockbroking an edge for frequent withdrawers. Forex.com applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Burrell Stockbroking does not. Forex.com charges deposit fees; Burrell Stockbroking does not. Overall, Burrell Stockbroking scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Burrell Stockbroking wins this category
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingForex.com
Min. Deposit$100Typical
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingForex.com
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,Android,iPhone,MacMT4, MT5, WebTrader, Advantage Trader Pro, TradingView, Tablet and mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Burrell Stockbroking and Forex.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.

Tied
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingForex.com
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoNo

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 Forex.com supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal). Forex.com uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. Forex.com scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

Forex.com wins this category
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingForex.com
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
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 Forex.com offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Burrell Stockbroking supports 2 languages and Forex.com supports 3, giving Forex.com broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingForex.com
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Chinese, Arabic