BlackBull Markets Review: Regulation, Costs, Platforms and Withdrawals

Key Advantages and Drawbacks

BlackBull Markets’s published terms for the first quarter of 2026 support a balanced view of this New Zealand broker’s strengths and weaknesses. The comparison below is framed around the two live account types, ECN Standard and ECN Prime, an illustrative opening balance of 500 dollars, the cost of trading the major currency pairs, gold and indices, the MT5, cTrader and TradingView platforms, the published support channels, and the deposit and withdrawal routes on offer.

The overall picture is positive with clear reservations. The broker offers a professional trading environment aimed mainly at traders who value breadth of platforms and tools over a focus on any one local market. What follows summarises the real advantages and drawbacks, drawn from published terms rather than from marketing material.

Advantages

• A very large range, more than 26,000 instruments, covering real shares, contracts for difference, cryptocurrencies, commodities and indices
• A choice of trading platforms covering MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView and BlackBull Trade, which is unusually broad for a broker
• Genuine ECN pricing, with spreads quoted from 0.0 pips on the Prime account after the spread reduction in 2025
• A licence from the New Zealand FMA, classed as a first-tier authority
• An advanced copy-trading platform (BlackBull CopyTrader), named best copy-trading broker at the Dubai forex expo in 2025
• No minimum deposit on the standard account
• Negative balance protection and segregation of client money

Drawbacks

• A withdrawal fee of 5 dollars on every withdrawal, whatever the method. That is a real drawback for anyone withdrawing frequently, and competitors such as Exness and IC Markets do not charge it
• Arab traders are served through the Seychelles entity (FSA) rather than through the New Zealand entity supervised by the stricter FMA
• The Arabic website lacks the depth of the English version, and the Arabic educational material is thin
• Arabic-language support is available, but its quality does not match brokers specialising in the region such as Exness or XM

Taken as a whole, BlackBull Markets stands out for an exceptional breadth of instruments and platforms alongside competitive ECN pricing. It suits intermediate and advanced traders looking for a professional trading environment who do not mind dealing with a broker based in New Zealand. An Arabic-speaking beginner may find closer matches for support and education in Arabic elsewhere. The broker strikes a reasonable balance between institutional quality and access for the individual trader, but the Arabic-language side needs further work before it competes with the best brokers serving this market.

Company Information

BlackBull Markets was founded in 2014 by Michael Walker and Selwyn Lockman, with its head office on the twentieth floor of the 188 Quay Street tower in central Auckland, New Zealand. Across more than 11 years in financial brokerage the firm has grown to serve tens of thousands of traders in more than 180 countries.

As published in February 2026, BlackBull Markets presents itself as built around a genuine ECN trading environment with institutional liquidity. Its record includes sixth place in the Deloitte Master of Growth index for 2023, and the best copy-trading broker award at the Dubai forex expo in 2025. Headcount is put at between 90 and 200 staff, depending on the source.

BlackBull Markets operates through two principal legal entities: Black Bull Group Limited, registered in New Zealand and supervised by FMA, and BBG Limited, registered in the Seychelles at the JUC building, office F7B, Providence Zone 18, Mahe, and supervised by FSA. The New Zealand entity serves residents of New Zealand exclusively, while the international entity in the Seychelles serves clients from the rest of the world, the Arab countries among them.

Financially, the firm has grown markedly over recent years. Sixth place in the Deloitte Master of Growth index reflects a high rate of revenue growth. It has also become an official sponsor of several international sporting and financial events, which points to sound finances and a clear expansion strategy.

Is BlackBull Markets a scam? The question comes up repeatedly in Arabic searches, and on the public record the answer is no. The firm holds a licence from the New Zealand FMA, classed globally as a first-tier authority, it has an operating record running more than 11 years, and its Trustpilot score is 4.8 out of 5 across more than 2,600 reviews. That does not mean the risk is absent. Between 74% and 89% of retail trader accounts lose money trading contracts for difference, a proportion in line with most brokers in the industry. For how to tell reliable firms from fraudulent ones, read this guide to avoiding trading scams.

Why Traders Might Choose BlackBull Markets

Several factors set BlackBull Markets apart from other brokerage firms. None of them makes it the right broker for every trader, but together they create clear advantages for particular groups.

An exceptional range of instruments: with more than 26,000 instruments, BlackBull Markets offers one of the widest selections in the brokerage industry. The published listing covers shares from more than 80 global markets alongside forex pairs, commodities, indices, cryptocurrencies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). That breadth removes any need to hold accounts at several brokers in order to trade different asset classes.

A choice of platforms: BlackBull Markets provides five different trading platforms, more than most competitors offer. They run from MetaTrader 4 and 5 for traders with conventional experience, through cTrader for those wanting a modern interface and algorithmic trading, to TradingView for anyone who values advanced charting and a social community. That range allows a platform to be matched to a trading style rather than the other way round.

Genuine ECN pricing: the pricing model at BlackBull Markets runs on ECN/STP with no dealing desk, which means orders go straight to liquidity providers. After the spread reduction in 2025, the ECN Prime account quotes an average spread of 0.16 pips on EURUSD with a commission of 6 dollars round turn, a competitive total cost against the best brokers in the market.

Copy trading: the BlackBull CopyTrader platform allows the positions of professional traders to be copied at very low latency. The feature is particularly useful for anyone learning the basics of trading who wants to draw on the experience of others while building skills of their own.

A first-tier licence: the New Zealand FMA licence is classed globally as first-tier, which puts BlackBull Markets in a different category from brokers licensed only by weak regulators. It bears repeating, though, that this licence covers the New Zealand entity alone.

No minimum deposit: the ECN Standard account sets no formal minimum, which makes it possible to try the broker with a small sum before committing more. The practical minimum depends only on the payment method, 50 dollars for cards. That puts BlackBull Markets within reach of a wide range of traders who want to test a genuine ECN environment without risking large amounts.

Licensing and Regulation

The BlackBull Markets licences appear on the registers of the authorities that issued them, and the New Zealand FMA register confirms the licence numbers as at February 2026. The firm holds licences from two regulators of very different strictness, and there is one essential point here that every Arabic-speaking trader should understand.

Is BlackBull Markets genuinely licensed? The register can be looked up directly. The New Zealand financial service providers register at fsp-register.companiesoffice.govt.nz returns Black Bull Group Limited against number FSP403326, recorded as a derivatives issuer licensed by FMA. That licence is real and independently verifiable. For more on why licensing matters in the trading industry, and how to verify one, this guide sets it out in detail.

What does this mean in practice for an Arabic-speaking trader? It means trading through the BBG Limited entity registered in the Seychelles under FSA licence number SD045. FSA in the Seychelles is less strict than the New Zealand FMA on client-protection requirements, on supervisory machinery and on compensation arrangements. The FMA licence remains an advantage, because it reflects the seriousness of the parent company and its commitment to strict regulatory standards at home, but it does not apply directly to an account opened from the Arab region.

This situation is not unique to BlackBull Markets. Most international brokers serve clients in the Arab region through offshore entities rather than through the entities answering to the strongest authorities, because of regulatory limits on leverage and marketing in tightly regulated markets. IC Markets, for one, also serves Arab clients through a Seychelles entity despite its Australian licence, and Pepperstone uses a Bahamas or Dubai entity for clients in the region.

The positive in the BlackBull Markets case is that the parent company is supervised by FMA directly and continuously, and any reputational or regulatory problem at international level would feed back into its New Zealand licence. That creates a strong incentive to hold high standards even inside the international entity. For more on how to verify any broker’s licence independently, see the guide to checking broker licences.

Opening an Account and Verification

On the account-opening terms published in February 2026, initial registration is quick and direct. The first steps take under 3 minutes through the website: a name, an email address, a phone number, a country of residence and an account type, after which the account is created and login details are sent.

Identity verification (KYC) is the step that calls for more patience. The firm asks for proof of identity, a passport, driving licence or national identity card, and proof of address such as a recent utility bill or a bank statement. Both are uploaded through the client portal. Some sources indicate that verification can take up to 24 hours, depending on the volume of applications.

The positive is that BlackBull Markets sets no minimum deposit on the standard account (ECN Standard), so trading can begin with whatever sum seems appropriate. In practice the minimum depends on the payment method chosen: 50 dollars by card or e-wallet, and one dollar by bank transfer. That flexibility helps anyone wanting to test the broker with a small amount before making larger deposits.

One point stands out in the registration process: the site switches to the English version at some stages even where the Arabic version was the starting point. The registration forms and the terms and conditions are available in English only. Reading the terms carefully before agreeing to them is worth the effort, and anyone uncomfortable in English can ask customer service over WhatsApp for clarification in Arabic.

Readers new to trading who want the general shape of opening a trading account can turn to this guide to opening a trading account, which walks through the process broker by broker.

The account-opening steps in brief:

• Go to the BlackBull Markets site and enter personal details (name, email address, phone and country of residence)
• Choose an account type (ECN Standard, ECN Prime or ECN Institutional)
• Upload verification documents (proof of identity plus proof of address)
• Deposit and choose a trading platform (MT4, MT5, cTrader or TradingView)

Account Types

BlackBull Markets offers three main trading account types, all built on the ECN/STP model with no dealing desk. On the published terms, what separates them is the spread, the commission and the minimum deposit. The ECN Standard and ECN Prime accounts are the two retail options, and each type is summarised below.

The ECN Standard account suits someone starting out who would rather not think about commission-based accounts. The spread starts at 0.8 pips on EURUSD and can widen to 1.2 pips in ordinary volatility, which is acceptable for this class of account. On total cost the ECN Prime account is the stronger of the two, particularly after the spread reduction the firm made in 2025. The average spread on EURUSD came down to about 0.16 pips, which makes the combined cost of spread and commission highly competitive.

The ECN Institutional account is aimed at large traders and requires a high minimum of 20,000 dollars, but it carries the lowest commission, 4 dollars round turn, with scope to negotiate bespoke terms according to trading volume.

The Islamic account: BlackBull Markets offers a swap-free Islamic account on all three account types. It is available automatically to traders from a list of more than 20 Muslim-majority countries, among them Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait and Qatar. On the published terms the firm charges no administrative fee in place of swap on short-term positions, but it may apply an administrative charge to positions held beyond a defined period. The firm also monitors trading behaviour to confirm that it stays within the Islamic account conditions, and reserves the right to withdraw swap-free status in specified cases. Reading the Islamic account terms carefully before opening one is worth the effort.

Fees and Trading Costs

Trading costs are what determine a trader’s profitability over the long run. The section below sets the spreads published at different points in the trading day — the London session, the New York session and the overlap between them — against three main competitors: IC Markets, Pepperstone and Exness.

Spreads

On the spreads published through February 2026, the BlackBull Markets standard account is at its narrowest during the overlap between the London and New York sessions, between 3 pm and 7 pm Riyadh time. Spreads widen appreciably during the Asian session and around significant economic releases.

The table below sets out approximate average spreads on the standard account (commission-free) for the main traded instruments, against three competitors. The figures are approximate and are drawn from data published for the first quarter of 2026 together with independent sources.

As the table shows, the BlackBull Markets spread on the standard account is competitive. On EURUSD it comes close to IC Markets and edges ahead of Pepperstone and Exness. The gold spread is good and broadly in line with the main competitors. The real distinction shows up on the ECN Prime account, where the average spread on EURUSD falls to just 0.16 pips, among the best figures in the industry. For a detailed comparison between brokers, see the broker reviews index.

Commissions

The ECN Standard account charges no commission on forex trading, and the cost is built into the spread. Share CFD trading, though, carries a commission of 0.02 dollars per share even on the standard account. The ECN Prime account charges 3 dollars a side (6 dollars round turn) per standard lot. The ECN Institutional account charges 2 dollars a side (4 dollars round turn).

The Prime account commission of 6 dollars round turn is lower than at IC Markets and Pepperstone, which both charge 7 dollars on their comparable accounts. The gap looks slight, but it accumulates noticeably for active traders placing dozens of trades a day.

Overnight Financing (Swaps)

Overnight financing applies to positions left open past the end of the trading day. It varies by instrument, by the direction of the position and by prevailing interest rates. On Wednesdays the charge is applied three times over to cover the weekend. Islamic accounts carry no overnight financing, though an administrative charge may apply to positions held over long periods, as set out above.

Deposit and Withdrawal Fees

BlackBull Markets charges nothing on deposits. Here, though, is one of the clearest drawbacks: the firm charges a withdrawal fee of 5 dollars on every withdrawal, whatever the method and whatever the amount. That may look nominal to anyone withdrawing a large sum once a month, but it accumulates noticeably for anyone withdrawing frequently. By comparison, Exness offers withdrawals entirely free of charge, which makes the withdrawal fee at BlackBull Markets a real drawback rather than a cosmetic one.

Inactivity Fees

One positive is that BlackBull Markets charges nothing for inactivity. An account can sit without trading for any length of time with nothing deducted, which is better than competitors that apply an inactivity fee after a set period.

Fees Overall

The BlackBull Markets fee structure is broadly transparent. Trading costs on the ECN Prime account are highly competitive, particularly after the spread reduction in 2025. The standard account is acceptable and mid-priced. The absence of an inactivity fee counts in its favour. The withdrawal fee of 5 dollars on every transaction remains a clear weakness next to competitors offering free withdrawals.

Desktop Trading Platforms

BlackBull Markets is ahead of most competitors on the number and variety of trading platforms available. That breadth is a genuine advantage, letting each trader pick the tool that fits their style.

MetaTrader 4 (MT4): the classic platform in forex. It supports automated trading through Expert Advisors and carries a wide range of technical indicators and charting tools. Platform stability and execution speed are not assessed here. It does lack some newer features, market depth among them, and it offers a limited number of timeframes.

MetaTrader 5 (MT5): the developed version, with extra features including 21 timeframes against 9 in MT4, market depth (DOM), a built-in economic calendar and support for a larger number of pending orders. Every instrument BlackBull Markets offers can be traded through MT5.

cTrader: a modern platform known for a clean interface, advanced charting tools, execution speed and order-book transparency. cTrader at BlackBull Markets also allows programming in C# through cTrader Automate, for building bespoke strategies and indicators. cTrader additionally supports cTrader Copy, which copies the positions of professional traders from inside the platform itself.

TradingView: perhaps the best-known charting platform anywhere. BlackBull Markets allows trading directly from inside TradingView, with no separate platform to open. That gives access to advanced charting tools, the social community and Pine Script indicators, with orders executed in place. Connection quality and execution speed through TradingView are not assessed here.

BlackBull Trade: the firm’s own trading platform, running in the browser and as an app. It offers a simplified interface with basic analysis tools and concentrates on ease of use. It suits traders who have no need of advanced technical analysis.

For a detailed look at the strengths and weaknesses of each trading platform, see this comparison of the main trading platforms.

Mobile Trading Apps

For trading from a phone, BlackBull Markets offers several apps covering a range of needs. The BlackBull Markets cTrader app was listed for Android as at February 2026, and several points about it are worth setting out.

The BlackBull Markets cTrader app provides a complete trading experience on a phone, covering order execution, advanced charting, price alerts and portfolio management. The interface is modern and responsive, with support for every advanced order type.

Execution speed on the phone is not assessed here. Charts render with a range of technical indicators available to add. The app interface runs primarily in English, though, which may be a difficulty for some Arabic-speaking traders.

Alongside the cTrader app, the official MT4 and MT5 apps from MetaQuotes can be used. There is also the BlackBull Shares app (BlackBull Invest) for investing in real shares. The BlackBull CopyTrader app allows positions to be copied directly from a phone.

For anyone interested in trading from a phone who wants to compare brokers’ apps, see this guide to the best trading apps.

Tradable Instruments

This is one of the clearest points of distinction for BlackBull Markets. With more than 26,000 instruments, the firm offers one of the widest selections in financial brokerage. The published instrument lists differ from one platform to another, and the categories are broken out below.

The figure of 26,000 is striking, and it comes mainly from the wide range of global shares available through the BlackBull Invest platform. That makes BlackBull Markets a reasonable choice for anyone wanting to combine forex and contracts-for-difference trading on one side with investment in real shares on the other.

One qualification is worth noting: the number of instruments available differs by platform. The MT4 and MT5 platforms carry a smaller set than cTrader does, or than the BlackBull Invest platform built for shares. Gold (XAUUSD) is among the most heavily traded instruments and carries a competitive spread, particularly on the ECN Prime account. For anyone drawn to precious metals, see this guide to trading gold.

Order Execution

BlackBull Markets operates on the ECN/STP model, an electronic communication network with straight-through processing, which means orders pass directly to institutional liquidity providers with no dealing-desk intervention. Execution speed itself is not assessed here.

Order-book transparency on cTrader (Level 2 Pricing) shows the liquidity available at different price levels, which is the clearest structural advantage among the platforms on offer. Execution quality on individual orders is not assessed here.

On slippage (Slippage), the ECN routing model passes orders to liquidity providers, and slippage of this kind is most likely during periods of high volatility, such as the release of American employment data, rather than in ordinary conditions. The size of slippage on individual orders is not measured here.

The order types available include immediate market orders, pending orders (Buy Limit, Sell Limit, Buy Stop, Sell Stop), stop-loss and take-profit, and advanced orders such as Trailing Stop. The cTrader platform adds further order types, among them Stop Limit and Market Range, which give finer control over execution.

Maximum leverage runs to 1:500 and varies by instrument and by regulated entity. On the major forex pairs the maximum of 1:500 is available through the Seychelles entity. On indices and commodities leverage may be lower.

Deposit Methods

BlackBull Markets offers a range of deposit methods covering most needs. Every deposit route is free from the firm’s own side, and the speed of any individual deposit is not assessed here.

Card deposits and Apple Pay are published as instant, which makes them the most convenient routes. Support for Apple Pay and Google Pay is a useful addition for funding quickly from a phone. The minimum deposit by card or e-wallet is 50 dollars, higher than at some competitors such as Exness at 10 dollars, though still within a reasonable range.

The payment provider may apply charges of its own. Some banks in the Arab region decline transactions with trading brokers on a first attempt for security reasons, in which case the bank has to be contacted to enable international transactions.

Withdrawal Methods

Withdrawal routes at BlackBull Markets largely mirror the deposit routes. The essential point here is the withdrawal fee of 5 dollars on every transaction, one of the drawbacks noted above. Requests are made from the client dashboard, and the published process involves manual handling by the firm’s team.

Can money be withdrawn from BlackBull Markets? Yes. On the terms published for the first quarter of 2026, withdrawals can be made by card, bank transfer, e-wallet or cryptocurrency, each with its own stated processing window, set out in the table below, and each carrying the 5 dollar charge. Whether an individual withdrawal clears within that window is not assessed here.

Set against brokers such as Exness, which offers instant, free withdrawals through e-wallets, the withdrawal arrangements at BlackBull Markets are less impressive. The 5 dollar charge on every transaction, together with a processing time running to a business day or more, makes withdrawals one of this broker’s weak points. Grouping withdrawals into fewer, larger transactions reduces the impact of the fee.

Customer Support

The support channels published as at February 2026 are set out below. Response speed and the quality of the replies are not assessed here.

Live Chat: the broker advertises live chat, and Arabic-speaking agents can be requested, though a conversation may open in English before being transferred. No target response time is published, and queue times and the quality of the replies are not assessed here.

Email: written enquiries go to the published support address, including questions on Islamic account settings and terms. Email support is offered in English, with partial Arabic cover of the main points. No target response time is published for email.

WhatsApp: BlackBull Markets provides support over WhatsApp, which is a convenience for many Arabic-speaking traders. It runs during business hours, and response times on it are not assessed here.

Telephone: phone support is available, which is an advantage over brokers that have withdrawn telephone cover altogether.

Arabic-language support at BlackBull Markets is adequate but does not reach the level of brokers such as Exness or XM, which provide specialised Arabic cover around the clock. Agents speak Arabic, though not with the same fluency or financial specialism that competitors more focused on the Arab market offer. WhatsApp support is a positive that partly offsets the gap. Support quality is not a scored category here, because scoring it would require testing that has not been done.

Research and Educational Material

The educational and research material published by BlackBull Markets covers a range of topics, but it is aimed primarily at English-speaking traders.

Educational content: the site holds a library of articles and instructional guides covering forex basics, technical analysis, risk management and trading strategies. The material is published mainly in English, with limited Arabic translation of some items. That is a drawback for an Arabic-speaking trader who would rather learn in a first language.

Daily analysis: BlackBull Markets publishes daily market analysis on its blog covering the main moves in forex, equities and commodities. The analysis is of good quality, but it appears in English only.

Analysis tools through TradingView: the most notable point here is that the BlackBull Markets link to TradingView opens up the vast TradingView community, with millions of published analytical ideas, custom indicators and strategies from traders around the world.

Webinars and workshops: the firm runs online seminars (Webinars) on a regular schedule, mostly in English.

Overall, the educational material at BlackBull Markets is good in content but lacks Arabic localisation. Anyone after a deeper grounding in Arabic on financial analysis and its tools will want specialist Arabic sources alongside what the broker provides.

Client Money Safeguards

The safety of client money is among the most important factors in choosing a broker. The client-money policies BlackBull Markets published as at February 2026 set out several layers of safeguard, and which of them applies depends on the regulated entity.

Segregation of client money: BlackBull Markets states that client funds sit in bank accounts separate from the firm’s own operating money at both entities, the New Zealand one and the Seychelles one. In principle that means client funds stay isolated if the firm runs into financial difficulty. How closely that segregation is supervised differs by regulator, and the New Zealand FMA applies stricter oversight than FSA in the Seychelles.

Negative balance protection: BlackBull Markets applies negative balance protection at both entities. In practice that means an account cannot fall below zero, however violent the market move. The safeguard matters most where leverage runs as high as 1:500.

Compensation arrangements: the New Zealand entity carries no state compensation scheme comparable to the statutory arrangements behind the British regime or to the Cypriot Investor Compensation Fund (ICF). The Seychelles entity likewise carries none. There is therefore no state safety net standing behind an insolvency of the firm, unlike at some brokers licensed by FCA or CySEC.

Financial transparency: BlackBull Markets took sixth place in the Deloitte Master of Growth index in New Zealand for 2023, which points to healthy financial growth. It is also supervised by FMA, which requires periodic financial reporting.

In summary on client money: BlackBull Markets is a firm with an operating record running more than 11 years and a licence from a first-tier authority (FMA). Segregation of funds and negative balance protection are both in place. But the absence of a state compensation scheme, and the fact that an Arabic-speaking trader deals with the Seychelles entity, mean the regulatory safety net is not as strong as at brokers licensed exclusively by strict European authorities. Money that could not be afforded to be lost should not be deposited with any broker.

Conclusion

On its published terms for the first quarter of 2026, BlackBull Markets reads as a serious broker offering a professional ECN trading environment with an exceptional range of instruments and platforms. It is not the ideal choice for every Arabic-speaking trader.

Who BlackBull Markets suits:

• Intermediate and advanced traders looking for genuine ECN pricing with a low spread on the Prime account
• Anyone wanting a wide range of instruments, 26,000+ of them, real shares included
• Traders who prefer platforms such as cTrader or TradingView and want a free choice among five of them
• Anyone interested in copy trading through the BlackBull CopyTrader platform
• Anyone looking for a broker licensed by a first-tier authority (FMA in New Zealand)

Who it may not suit:

• Arabic-speaking beginners who need in-depth support and education in Arabic. Brokers such as Exness or XM offer a better experience on that front
• Anyone withdrawing frequently who would rather not pay 5 dollars on every withdrawal
• Anyone who prefers to trade under a European regulatory umbrella (FCA or CySEC) directly rather than through an offshore entity
• Anyone looking for the instant, free withdrawals that some competitors offer

Common concerns addressed:

On the question “is BlackBull Markets a scam or a fraud?”, which recurs in Arabic search: on the licence record, no. The firm is licensed by the New Zealand FMA (FSP403326), a first-tier authority, it has an operating record running more than 11 years, and it holds a Trustpilot score of 4.8/5. That does not mean trading with it is free of the risk of losing money. Between 74% and 89% of retail accounts lose money trading contracts for difference.

On “is BlackBull Markets banned in Saudi Arabia?” — there is no formal ban on dealing with the firm in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. One qualification matters, though: the Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) does not license foreign forex brokers to operate inside the Kingdom, so a Saudi trader deals through the international Seychelles entity.

On “is BlackBull Markets permissible under Islamic law?” — the firm offers a swap-free Islamic account, as set out in the account types section. The religious ruling on trading itself sits outside the scope of this review, and a qualified religious authority is the place to take it.

A closing view: a professional broker distinguished by the range of its instruments and platforms and by competitive ECN pricing, with a licence from a strong regulator. It loses ground on the withdrawal fee and on the thin Arabic support and education next to competitors more focused on the region. Comparing it against Vantage and other options on the broker reviews page is worth doing before deciding.