Abshire Smith
Skilling
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Overview
Abshire Smith was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in United kingdom, while Skilling was established in 2016 and is based in Cyprus. Abshire Smith holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Skilling is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Abshire Smith serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Skilling has 5,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Abshire Smith and $100 at Skilling.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CIF license number 357/18, Financial Services Authority (FSA) under license No. SD042 |
| Founded | 1997 | 2016 |
| Country | United kingdom | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 5,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Abshire Smith and Skilling, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Skilling has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at Abshire Smith). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Abshire Smith charges deposit fees; Skilling does not. Overall, Skilling scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Abshire Smith offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Skilling 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 | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | MT4, Web Trader, 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 Skilling compare. Skilling runs regular live webinars; Abshire Smith does not. Skilling has a video library; Abshire Smith does not. Skilling publishes daily market commentary; Abshire Smith does not. Skilling integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Abshire Smith does not. Skilling maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Skilling scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Skilling supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Skilling 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 | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |