FXOpen Information

FXOpen is a trading name of FXOpen EU Ltd, is authorized and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) under license number 194/13. FXOpen offers retail and professional trading available markets including indices, commodities, forex, shares, cryptos, and ETFs through MT4, MT5, TickTrader, and TradingView platforms.

Pros & Cons

Is FXOpen Legit?

Yes, FXOpen is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).

Regulated Country	Regulated by	Regulated Entity	License Type	License Number
	CySEC	FXOpen EU Ltd	Market Making (MM)	194/13

Market Instruments

Indices, commodities, forex, shares, cryptos, ETFs... FXOpen allows clients to access 700+ trading markets.

Account

FXOpen only offers a single account type - ECN trading account, with a minimum deposit requirement of 300 USD or EUR. You can find detailed info about account features in the table and screenshot below:

Leverage

The maximum leverage offered by FXOpen is 1:30. It is important to keep in mind that the greater the leverage, the greater the risk of losing your deposited capital. The use of leverage can both work in your favour and against you.

Spreads & Commissions

The EUR/USD spread is floating around 0.2 pips. If you are interested in spreads on other trading instruments, you can find detailed spread info on its homepage: https://fxopen.com/en-cy/

As for commissions, if your account balance is below $1,000, the commission for forex trading is $3.5 per lot, while $1.5 per lot for account balance over $250,000+. Visit https://fxopen.com/en-cy/pricing/ to find more specific info on commissions on other trading instruments.

Trading Platforms

As for the trading platform, FXOpen provides its clients with many options. There are public platforms such as MT4/5 and TradingView that have served many clients worldwide, also FXOpen's own platform TickTrader.

If you didn't want to spend time familiarizing yourself with a new platform, you can choose MT4/5 and TradingView. But FXOpen's own platform provides better compatibility with businesses, as they are specially developed and customized platforms. The choice is yours.

Deposit & Withdrawal

In terms of deposit and withdrawal, like many good brokers, FXOpen provides a detailed form with important information about payment methods, accepted currencies, minimum/maximum amount, fees, and processing time. The feasible payment methods are Bank Transfer, Visa/MasterCard, and Easy bank transfer.

Deposit

Withdrawal

Note: Withdrawal forms received before 12:00 (GMT) will be processed on the same business day. If these are received after 12:00 (GMT) or the weekend, they will be processed the next business day.

Customer Support

FXOpen does not offer 24/7 customer support. Customer service time is only available from 9 am to 8 pm (Eastern European Time) by live chat, phone, and email. You can also follow FXOpen on some social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, X, Telegram, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

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).