Burrell Stockbroking
Startrader
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Overview
Burrell Stockbroking was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Australia, while Startrader was established in 2011 and is based in Hong Kong. Burrell Stockbroking holds licences including Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), while Startrader is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Burrell Stockbroking serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Startrader has 500,000 +. The minimum deposit is $100 at Burrell Stockbroking and $50 at Startrader.
| Feature | Burrell Stockbroking | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $50 |
| Regulation | Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Saint Vincent and Grenadines (SVG) and Financial Services Authority Seychelles (FSA) |
| Founded | 1968 | 2011 |
| Country | Australia | Hong Kong |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 500,000 + |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Burrell Stockbroking and Startrader, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Burrell Stockbroking has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $50 at Startrader). Startrader charges withdrawal fees while Burrell Stockbroking does not, giving Burrell Stockbroking an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Startrader scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Burrell Stockbroking | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $50 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Burrell Stockbroking offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Startrader supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Burrell Stockbroking offers a mobile trading app; mobile availability for Startrader is limited. Startrader supports social and copy trading features, which Burrell Stockbroking does not offer. Burrell Stockbroking edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Burrell Stockbroking | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | No |
| Android App | Yes | No |
| Trading Platforms | Desktop,Android,iPhone,Mac | MT4, MT5 and Web Trader |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Burrell Stockbroking and Startrader 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. Startrader scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Burrell Stockbroking | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Startrader supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). Startrader uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Startrader scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Burrell Stockbroking | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| 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 Startrader 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.
| Feature | Burrell Stockbroking | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Chinese |