Note: FXDD's official website: https://www.fxddtrading.com/bm/en is currently inaccessible normally.

FXDD Information

FXDD, founded in 2002, is a brokerage registered in Malta. The trading instruments it provides cover Forex, Metals, Stocks, Energies, Indices, Stocks and Cryptocurrencies. The Whois website shows that the registration date of this dealer is 2002-05-22.

Pros and Cons

Is FXDD Legit?

FXDD is regulated by Malta. It has 2 types of licenses - MFSA License, NFA License. But the current status of these licenses is suspicious clone.

What Can I Trade on FXDD?

FXDD offers traders the opportunity to trade Forex, Metals, Stocks, Energies, Indices, Cryptocurrencies.

Account Types

FXDD offers 2 different types of accounts to traders - Standard accounts and ECN accounts. It also provides an Demo Account.

FXDD Fees

FXDD charges no commissions. But it charges an inactivity fee.

The amount of the fee depends on how long the account has been inactive, $40 for accounts inactive for less than 1year, $50 for accounts inactive for 1-2 years, $60 for accounts inactive for 2-3 years, and $70 for accounts inactive for over 3 years.

Trading Platform

FXDD's trading platform is MT4 Margin WebTrader, MT5 Margin WebTrader and an app - FXDD Mobile, which supports traders on PC, Mac, iPhone and Android.

Deposit and Withdrawal

FXDD provides numerous means of deposit and withdrawal choices, consisting of Visa, UnionPay, Neteller, Skrill, Bank Wire and TMI Trust Company. Most deposits and withdrawals do not incur any fees. The minimum deposit is $100.

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).