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Burrell Stockbroking

7.3/10

Forex Financial Services

5.2/10
6/10RegulationWinner8/10
8/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Burrell Stockbroking was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Australia, while Forex Financial Services was established in 2008 and is based in Australia. Burrell Stockbroking holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Forex Financial Services is regulated by Australian Securities and investment Commission (ASIC) among others. Burrell Stockbroking serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Forex Financial Services has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Burrell Stockbroking and $2500 at Forex Financial Services.

Burrell Stockbroking wins this category
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingForex Financial Services
Min. Deposit$100$2500
RegulationMalta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)Australian Securities and investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded19682008
CountryAustraliaAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Burrell Stockbroking and Forex Financial Services, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Burrell Stockbroking has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $2500 at Forex Financial Services). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Forex Financial Services charges deposit fees; Burrell Stockbroking does not. Overall, Burrell Stockbroking scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Burrell Stockbroking wins this category
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingForex Financial Services
Min. Deposit$100$2500
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingForex Financial Services
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,Android,iPhone,MacMT4

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Burrell Stockbroking and Forex Financial Services compare. Burrell Stockbroking runs regular live webinars; Forex Financial Services does not. Burrell Stockbroking has a video library; Forex Financial Services does not. Burrell Stockbroking publishes daily market commentary; Forex Financial Services does not. Burrell Stockbroking integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Forex Financial Services does not. Burrell Stockbroking maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Burrell Stockbroking scores higher overall in education and research.

Burrell Stockbroking wins this category
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingForex Financial Services
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
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 Financial Services supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingForex Financial Services
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 Forex Financial Services 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.

Tied
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingForex Financial Services
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese