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Commonwealth Securities

5.9/10

justforex

7.4/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
6/10Education & ResearchTied6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Commonwealth Securities was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Australia, while justforex was established in 2010 and is based in UK. Commonwealth Securities holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while justforex is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Commonwealth Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; justforex has 1,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $5000 at Commonwealth Securities and $250 at justforex.

justforex wins this category
FeatureCommonwealth Securitiesjustforex
Min. Deposit$5000$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F265
Founded19992010
CountryAustraliaUK
Clients10,000+1,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Commonwealth Securities and justforex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. justforex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $5000 at Commonwealth Securities). justforex charges withdrawal fees while Commonwealth Securities does not, giving Commonwealth Securities an edge for frequent withdrawers. Commonwealth Securities charges deposit fees; justforex does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureCommonwealth Securitiesjustforex
Min. Deposit$5000$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Commonwealth Securities offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while justforex supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Commonwealth Securities edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Commonwealth Securities wins this category
FeatureCommonwealth Securitiesjustforex
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available.MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 justforex 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
FeatureCommonwealth Securitiesjustforex
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. Commonwealth Securities accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while justforex supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). justforex uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. justforex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

justforex wins this category
FeatureCommonwealth Securitiesjustforex
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

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 justforex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Commonwealth Securities supports 2 languages and justforex supports 8, giving justforex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureCommonwealth Securitiesjustforex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic