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Burrell Stockbroking logo

Burrell Stockbroking

7.3/10
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Skilling

7.5/10
6/10RegulationWinner7/10
8/10FeesTied8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchTied6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Burrell Stockbroking was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Australia, while Skilling was established in 2016 and is based in Cyprus. Burrell Stockbroking holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Skilling is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Burrell Stockbroking serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Skilling has 5,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.

Skilling wins this category
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingSkilling
Min. Deposit$100$100
RegulationMalta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CIF license number 357/18, Financial Services Authority (FSA) under license No. SD042
Founded19682016
CountryAustraliaCyprus
Clients10,000+5,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Burrell Stockbroking and Skilling, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingSkilling
Min. Deposit$100$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingSkilling
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,Android,iPhone,MacMT4, 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 Skilling 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 StockbrokingSkilling
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 Skilling supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureBurrell StockbrokingSkilling
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 Skilling 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 StockbrokingSkilling
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese