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Adamant Finance

6.9/10

Ascot Securities

6.5/10
5/10RegulationWinner6/10
8/10FeesTied8/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Adamant Finance was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, while Ascot Securities was established in 1996 and is based in Estonia. Both brokers are regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), among other authorities. Adamant Finance serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ascot Securities has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Adamant Finance and $25 at Ascot Securities.

Adamant Finance wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceAscot Securities
Min. Deposit$100$25
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
Founded20081996
CountrySaint Vincent and the GrenadinesEstonia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Adamant Finance and Ascot Securities, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Adamant Finance has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $25 at Ascot Securities). Ascot Securities charges withdrawal fees while Adamant Finance does not, giving Adamant Finance an edge for frequent withdrawers. Ascot Securities applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Adamant Finance does not. Ascot Securities charges deposit fees; Adamant Finance does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureAdamant FinanceAscot Securities
Min. Deposit$100$25
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Adamant Finance offers MT5, cTrader, while Ascot 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. Ascot Securities edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Ascot Securities wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceAscot Securities
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4Desktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Adamant Finance and Ascot Securities compare. Adamant Finance runs regular live webinars; Ascot Securities does not. Both provide video tutorials. Adamant Finance publishes daily market commentary; Ascot Securities does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Adamant Finance maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Adamant Finance scores higher overall in education and research.

Adamant Finance wins this category
FeatureAdamant FinanceAscot Securities
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Adamant Finance accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Ascot Securities supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAdamant FinanceAscot Securities
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Adamant Finance and Ascot 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.

Tied
FeatureAdamant FinanceAscot Securities
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese