Abshire Smith
Argonaut Securities
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Overview
Abshire Smith was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in United kingdom, while Argonaut Securities was established in 2009 and is based in Australia. Abshire Smith holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Argonaut Securities is regulated by Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) among others. Abshire Smith serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Argonaut Securities has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Abshire Smith and $1 at Argonaut Securities.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Argonaut Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO), Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) |
| Founded | 1997 | 2009 |
| Country | United kingdom | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Abshire Smith and Argonaut Securities, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Argonaut Securities has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $500 at Abshire Smith). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Abshire Smith charges deposit fees; Argonaut Securities does not. Overall, Argonaut Securities scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Argonaut Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Abshire Smith offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Argonaut Securities supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Argonaut Securities |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4, cTrader Platform | Android,WEB,Desktop,iPhone,Mac |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Abshire Smith and Argonaut Securities compare. Argonaut Securities runs regular live webinars; Abshire Smith does not. Argonaut Securities has a video library; Abshire Smith does not. Argonaut Securities publishes daily market commentary; Abshire Smith does not. Argonaut Securities integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Abshire Smith does not. Argonaut Securities maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Argonaut Securities scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Argonaut Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Abshire Smith accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Argonaut Securities supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Argonaut Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Abshire Smith and Argonaut Securities offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Argonaut Securities |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |