Deriv Information

Deriv is a regulated broker, offering trading on forex, indices, stocks, commodities, cryptocurrencies and ETFs with leverage up to 1:1000 (forex) and spreads from 0 pips on Deriv MT5, Deriv X, Deriv cTrader, Deriv Trader, Deriv Bot, Deriv GO, and SmartTrader trading platforms. The minimum deposit requirement is only $5.

Pros and Cons

Is Deriv Legit?

Deriv is licensed by MFSA to offer services. However, the certification from VFSC and FSA is suspicious clone.

Regulated Country	Regulator	Current Status	Regulated Entity	License Type	License No.
	Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)	Regulated	DERIV INVESTMENTS (EUROPE) LIMITED	Market Maker (MM)	C 70156
	Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC)	Suspicious Clone	Binary (V) Ltd	Retail Forex License	Unreleased
	British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (FSA)	Suspicious Clone	Binary (BVI) Ltd.	Retail Forex License	SIBA/L/18/1114

What Can I Trade on Deriv?

Deriv offers trading on forex, indices, stocks, commodities, cryptocurrencies and ETFs.

Account Type

Here are six account types Deriv offers:

Leverage

Deriv offers flexible leverage options, varying by trading assets. It's important that forex traders learn how to manage leverage and employ risk management strategies to mitigate forex losses.

Deriv Fees

Trading Platform

Deposit and Withdrawal

Deriv accepts payments via credit & debit cards, online banking, mobile payments, E-wallets, cryptocurrencies, On-ramp/Off ramp and Voucher.

Deposit Options

Withdrawal Options

Bell Potter Information

Bell Potter is a leading full-service stockbroking and financial advisory firm in Australia, owned by Bell Financial Group (BFG.ASX). It serves individual investors, corporate, and institutional clients, offering services such as Australian/international stockbroking, fixed income, superannuation planning, corporate financing (e.g., IPOs, mergers, and acquisitions), and research analysis. The firm supports client investments through its global network.

Pros and Cons

Is Bell Potter Legit?

Bell Potter is a holder of the Australian Financial Services License (AFSL), owned by the listed company Bell Financial Group, and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), with the license number 000243480.

What Can I Trade in Bell Potter?

Account Type

According to the official website, Bell Potter offers the following account types:

Personal Investment Account: Suitable for individual investors, supporting trading in Australian shares, international stocks, ETFs, etc., and can be paired with superannuation planning services.

Corporate Account: Tailored for corporate clients, providing services such as IPOs, equity financing, and merger & acquisition consulting, requiring customized applications.

Institutional Account: Designed for fund companies and asset management institutions, offering trade execution, research coordination, and Corporate Access services.

Intermediary Services Account: Specifically designed for financial planners, enabling client-based trading on behalf of clients, along with research support and customized seminars.

Trading Platform

Investors can access the Bell Potter Client Access portal via the web to view real-time information such as portfolio valuations. Additionally, third-party platform integration supports electronic settlement through the CHESS system, enabling unified management of holdings with other ASX-traded assets.

Deposit and Withdrawal

Deposit is supported via bank transfer (AUD and foreign currency accounts). Withdrawal is returned to the bound bank account via the original route, and an application needs to be submitted through the account backend. AUD transactions typically arrive within 1-2 business days, while international transfers may be extended to 3-5 business days.

The primary currency is AUD, and international transactions require conversion to local currency (foreign exchange conversion fees apply).