Abshire Smith
Uphold
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Overview
Abshire Smith was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in United kingdom, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. Abshire Smith holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. Abshire Smith serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Abshire Smith and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 1997 | 2013 |
| Country | United kingdom | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Abshire Smith and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold 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; Uphold does not. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Abshire Smith offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Abshire Smith supports social and copy trading features, which Uphold does not offer. Abshire Smith edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4, cTrader Platform | Web, Desktop & Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Abshire Smith and Uphold compare. Uphold runs regular live webinars; Abshire Smith does not. Uphold has a video library; Abshire Smith does not. Uphold maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Uphold scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| 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 Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Uphold offer live chat support. Abshire Smith offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Abshire Smith supports 2 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving Abshire Smith broader global reach. Abshire Smith scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |