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BEST OIL BROKERS IN NEW ZEALAND

The top oil brokers for New Zealand provide seamless access to global crude oil benchmarks. We assess platforms based on their ability to offer tight, stable spreads, reliable execution during volatile events, and clear margin policies, essential for traders looking to hedge or capitalize on energy price movements.

Ranking Methodology 


To compile the ranking, we rely on a professional criterion that follows these steps:

  1. We test the platforms based on several basic parameters (see list).

  2. We test the platforms based on ranking-specific parameters.

  3. We ensure the results are accurate (consistency and absence of outliers).

  4. We verify on social media and forums that our parameters are socially sound and that no relevant negative reviews exist.

  5. We present and publish the ranking.


Basic Testing Parameters for Apps Included in the Ranking


  • They allow accounts to be opened by local clients; meaning we exclude platforms not available in certain countries.

  • Regulatory compliance and security.

  • Transparency, reputation, and data protection.

  • Total costs (commissions, spreads, non-trading fees, deposits/withdrawals).

  • User experience (UX/UI), stability, and performance (uptime, latency).

  • Platform and tools (charts, alerts, backtesting, mobile, desktop, API).

  • Execution and liquidity (order quality, slippage, depth).

  • Customer support (languages, coverage, response times).

  • Education and resources (guides, research, demos, simulators).


Specific Parameters for the Commodities Ranking


  • Range of commodities available (energy, metals, agricultural, soft commodities).

  • Access to global commodities markets (NYMEX, ICE, LME, CBOT, CME).

  • Spreads and specific costs on commodity contracts.

  • Leverage and margins applicable to commodity trading.

  • Availability of spot, futures, and commodity-based ETFs.

  • Execution quality and market depth in volatile commodities.

  • Analytical tools for supply and demand (stocks, inventories, seasonality).

  • Availability of specialised research on commodity markets.

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How to open an Investment Account


Once you’ve chosen a provider, opening an account in New Zealand is easy. The steps apply whether you’re investing in stocks, bonds, ETFs, crypto, commodities or real estate.


  1. Go to the provider’s website: Click “Open account” or “Get started”.

  2. Register your details: Name, email, phone, country. You’ll need a passport or NZ driver’s licence, plus proof of address such as a Meridian Energy bill or bank statement from the last 3 months.

  3. Approval: Some accounts are activated instantly, others after a few days.

  4. Configure account: Adjust settings once verified.

  5. Deposit funds: Card, bank transfer or e-wallet.

You’re ready to start investing.

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