Commonwealth Securities
Ellevest
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Overview
Commonwealth Securities was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Australia, while Ellevest was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Commonwealth Securities holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Ellevest is regulated by Unregulated among others. Commonwealth Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ellevest has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $5000 at Commonwealth Securities and $1 at Ellevest.
| Feature | Commonwealth Securities | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $5000 | $1 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | Unregulated |
| Founded | 1999 | 2008 |
| Country | Australia | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Commonwealth Securities and Ellevest, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ellevest has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $5000 at Commonwealth Securities). Ellevest charges withdrawal fees while Commonwealth Securities does not, giving Commonwealth Securities an edge for frequent withdrawers. Ellevest applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Commonwealth Securities does not. Commonwealth Securities charges deposit fees; Ellevest does not. Overall, Ellevest scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Commonwealth Securities | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $5000 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Commonwealth Securities offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Ellevest supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Commonwealth Securities supports social and copy trading features, which Ellevest does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Commonwealth Securities | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Metatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available. | Windows, Android, Mac OS, iOS |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Commonwealth Securities and Ellevest compare. Commonwealth Securities runs regular live webinars; Ellevest does not. Both provide video tutorials. Commonwealth Securities publishes daily market commentary; Ellevest 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.
| Feature | Commonwealth Securities | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
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 Ellevest supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Commonwealth Securities | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
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 Ellevest 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 | Commonwealth Securities | Ellevest |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |