Burrell Stockbroking
freetrade
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Overview
Burrell Stockbroking was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Australia, while freetrade was established in 2016 and is based in United Kingdom. Burrell Stockbroking holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while freetrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821) among others. Burrell Stockbroking serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; freetrade has 890,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Burrell Stockbroking and $0 at freetrade.
| Feature | Burrell Stockbroking | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) | Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821) |
| Founded | 1968 | 2016 |
| Country | Australia | United Kingdom |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 890,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Burrell Stockbroking and freetrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. freetrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at Burrell Stockbroking). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, freetrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Burrell Stockbroking | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Burrell Stockbroking offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while freetrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. freetrade supports social and copy trading features, which Burrell Stockbroking does not offer. freetrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Burrell Stockbroking | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Desktop,Android,iPhone,Mac | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Burrell Stockbroking and freetrade 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. freetrade scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Burrell Stockbroking | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
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 freetrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). freetrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. freetrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Burrell Stockbroking | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
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 freetrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Burrell Stockbroking supports 2 languages and freetrade supports 8, giving freetrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Burrell Stockbroking | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |