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Burrell Stockbroking

7.3/10

Markets.com

7.1/10
6/10RegulationWinner10/10
8/10WinnerFees1/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
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 Markets.com was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. Burrell Stockbroking holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Markets.com is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Burrell Stockbroking serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Markets.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Burrell Stockbroking and $250 at Markets.com.

Burrell Stockbroking wins this category
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingMarkets.com
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationMalta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded19682008
CountryAustraliaCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Burrell Stockbroking and Markets.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Burrell Stockbroking has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at Markets.com). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Burrell Stockbroking scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Burrell Stockbroking wins this category
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingMarkets.com
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingMarkets.com
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,Android,iPhone,MacMT4, MT5, Web Trader, 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 Markets.com compare. Burrell Stockbroking runs regular live webinars; Markets.com does not. Both provide video tutorials. Burrell Stockbroking publishes daily market commentary; Markets.com does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. 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 StockbrokingMarkets.com
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
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 Markets.com supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal). Markets.com uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. Markets.com scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

Markets.com wins this category
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingMarkets.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 Markets.com offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Burrell Stockbroking supports 2 languages and Markets.com supports 14, giving Markets.com broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingMarkets.com
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseArabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish