Abshire Smith
Circle Markets
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Overview
Abshire Smith was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in United kingdom, while Circle Markets was established in 2007 and is based in New Zealand. Abshire Smith holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Circle Markets is regulated by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) among others. Abshire Smith serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Circle Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Abshire Smith and $100 at Circle Markets.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) |
| Founded | 1997 | 2007 |
| Country | United kingdom | New Zealand |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Abshire Smith and Circle Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Circle Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at Abshire Smith). Circle Markets charges withdrawal fees while Abshire Smith does not, giving Abshire Smith an edge for frequent withdrawers. Abshire Smith charges deposit fees; Circle Markets does not. Overall, Circle Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Abshire Smith offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Circle Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Abshire Smith supports social and copy trading features, which Circle Markets does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Desktop, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Abshire Smith and Circle Markets compare. Circle Markets runs regular live webinars; Abshire Smith does not. Circle Markets has a video library; Abshire Smith does not. Circle Markets publishes daily market commentary; Abshire Smith does not. Circle Markets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Abshire Smith does not. Circle Markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Circle Markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
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 Circle Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Circle Markets 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 | Circle Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |