macquarie securities limited
Uphold
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Overview
macquarie securities limited was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in United States, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. macquarie securities limited holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. macquarie securities limited serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at macquarie securities limited and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | macquarie securities limited | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Regulation | 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-F274 | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 2019 | 2013 |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between macquarie securities limited and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at macquarie securities limited). macquarie securities limited charges withdrawal fees while Uphold does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. macquarie securities limited charges deposit fees; Uphold does not. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | macquarie securities limited | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
macquarie securities limited offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. macquarie securities limited supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. macquarie securities limited edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | macquarie securities limited | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how macquarie securities limited and Uphold compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. macquarie securities limited publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. macquarie securities limited integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. macquarie securities limited scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | macquarie securities limited | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. macquarie securities limited accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). macquarie securities limited uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. macquarie securities limited scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | macquarie securities limited | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both macquarie securities limited and Uphold offer live chat support. macquarie securities limited offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. macquarie securities limited supports 8 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving macquarie securities limited broader global reach. macquarie securities limited scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | macquarie securities limited | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English |