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Blueberry Markets vs EasyEquities

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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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EasyEquities

EasyEquities

Beginner investors in South Africa

EasyEquities is a South African investment platform offering fractional shares, ETFs, stocks, crypto and tax-…

Head-to-head comparison

Blueberry Markets vs EasyEquities
Feature Blueberry Markets EasyEquities
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - 0.25% per trade; minimum charge applies
Regulators ASIC, FSC, VFSC FSCA
Best for Active forex and CFD traders Beginner investors in South Africa
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
Margin
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Demo Account
Multi Currency
Fractional Shares
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Funds
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Investment Plans
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Money Market Funds
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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
EasyEquities

EasyEquities

Pros

  • No minimum deposit required
  • No inactivity fee
  • Thrive platform fee (R25/month) is waived for active users and exempt groups
  • 0.25% trading commission is low relative to traditional SA brokers
  • Fractional Share Rights allow investing with small amounts
  • Demo account provided automatically (R100,000 ZAR and $10,000 USD)
  • Multi-currency accounts (ZAR, USD, AUD, GBP, EUR)
  • Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and retirement annuity options

Cons

  • R25/month Thrive platform fee applies to users below Thrive Level 3
  • Currency conversion fee applies when moving funds between currency accounts
  • Per-asset fee when transferring account to another broker
  • Research and charting tools are basic compared to specialist platforms
  • Customer support does not offer live chat; response times reported as slow
  • Fractional shares are held as Fractional Share Rights, not direct share ownership
  • Limited advanced order types for active traders
  • Primarily suited to South African investors; international account options are more limited
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.

EasyEquities

EasyEquities

EasyEquities is a South African investment platform offering fractional shares, ETFs, stocks, crypto and tax-free accounts with no minimum deposit, 0.25% commissions, and a waivable R25/month platform fee.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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