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Commonwealth Securities

5.9/10

Deltastock

5.4/10
7/10WinnerRegulation5/10
0/10FeesWinner2/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Commonwealth Securities was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Australia, while Deltastock was established in 1998 and is based in Bulgaria. Commonwealth Securities holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Deltastock is regulated by Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) among others. Commonwealth Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Deltastock has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $5000 at Commonwealth Securities and $100 at Deltastock.

Commonwealth Securities wins this category
FeatureCommonwealth SecuritiesDeltastock
Min. Deposit$5000$100
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)
Founded19991998
CountryAustraliaBulgaria
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Commonwealth Securities and Deltastock, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Deltastock has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $5000 at Commonwealth Securities). Deltastock charges withdrawal fees while Commonwealth Securities does not, giving Commonwealth Securities an edge for frequent withdrawers. Deltastock applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Commonwealth Securities does not. Commonwealth Securities charges deposit fees; Deltastock does not. Overall, Deltastock scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Deltastock wins this category
FeatureCommonwealth SecuritiesDeltastock
Min. Deposit$5000$100
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureCommonwealth SecuritiesDeltastock
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available.MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Commonwealth Securities and Deltastock compare. Commonwealth Securities runs regular live webinars; Deltastock does not. Both provide video tutorials. Commonwealth Securities publishes daily market commentary; Deltastock does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Commonwealth Securities maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Commonwealth Securities scores higher overall in education and research.

Commonwealth Securities wins this category
FeatureCommonwealth SecuritiesDeltastock
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. Commonwealth Securities accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Deltastock supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureCommonwealth SecuritiesDeltastock
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 Commonwealth Securities and Deltastock 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
FeatureCommonwealth SecuritiesDeltastock
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese