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Blueberry Markets vs Charles Stanley Direct

Compare Blueberry Markets and Charles Stanley Direct side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Blueberry Markets

Blueberry Markets

Active forex and CFD traders

Blueberry Markets is an ASIC-regulated Australian CFD and forex broker founded in 2016, offering 2,000+ instr…

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Charles Stanley Direct

Charles Stanley Direct

UK long-term investors and fund holders

Charles Stanley Direct is a UK investment platform launched in 2013, offering stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, ISA…

Head-to-head comparison

Blueberry Markets vs Charles Stanley Direct
Feature Blueberry Markets Charles Stanley Direct
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - £10 per online trade; telephone dealing 1% (min £25, max £100)
Regulators ASIC, FSC, VFSC FCA
Best for Active forex and CFD traders UK long-term investors and fund holders
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
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Margin
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Demo Account
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Multi Currency
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Funds
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Isa
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Sipp
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Investment Plans
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Business Account
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Pros & cons

Blueberry Markets

Blueberry Markets

Pros

  • ASIC regulation with segregated client funds for Australian clients
  • Raw spreads from 0.0 pips with $7 round-turn commission on Direct account
  • No deposit or inactivity fees
  • Low $100 minimum deposit
  • Multiple platforms: MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, Blueberry X
  • Free demo account with no expiry
  • Copy trading available via Blueberry Social
  • 24/7 live chat customer support

Cons

  • No investor compensation fund under any entity
  • Offshore clients (FSC and VFSC entities) receive fewer protections than ASIC clients
  • No ETFs, bonds, listed options or futures
  • Limited asset range compared to larger multi-asset brokers
  • SWIFT and intermediary bank charges may apply on international wire withdrawals
  • Free VPS requires 15 standard lots per month
Charles Stanley Direct

Charles Stanley Direct

Pros

  • FCA regulated with FSCS protection
  • Wide range of accounts: ISA, SIPP, Junior ISA, GIA, business account
  • Access to 12,500+ UK and international investments
  • No inactivity fee
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees
  • £50 trading credit every six months offsets dealing costs
  • In-house research and market commentary
  • Flexible ISA feature uncommon among competitors

Cons

  • No demo account
  • £10 per trade for shares, ETFs and investment trusts is among the highest of UK platforms
  • Annual platform fee minimum of £60 disadvantages smaller portfolios
  • Annual fee cap raised to £600 in 2024, increasing costs for mid-size portfolios
  • FX conversion charge of 1% on trades under £10,000
  • Bonds and gilts available by telephone only
  • No fractional shares
  • Basic mobile app lacks advanced charting and research tools
Blueberry Markets

Blueberry Markets

Blueberry Markets is an ASIC-regulated Australian CFD and forex broker founded in 2016, offering 2,000+ instruments across MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView and its proprietary Blueberry X platform.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Charles Stanley Direct

Charles Stanley Direct

Charles Stanley Direct is a UK investment platform launched in 2013, offering stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, ISA, SIPP and Junior ISA accounts with in-house research.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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