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ads securities

7.3/10

Ascot Securities

6.5/10
10/10WinnerRegulation6/10
1/10FeesWinner8/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
4/10Education & ResearchTied4/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

ads securities was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while Ascot Securities was established in 1996 and is based in Estonia. ads securities holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Ascot Securities is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. ads securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ascot Securities has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at ads securities and $25 at Ascot Securities.

ads securities wins this category
Featureads securitiesAscot Securities
Min. Deposit$250$25
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F219Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
Founded20121996
CountryBulgariaEstonia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ads securities and Ascot Securities, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ascot Securities has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $25 (vs $250 at ads securities). Ascot Securities charges withdrawal fees while ads securities does not, giving ads securities an edge for frequent withdrawers. Ascot Securities applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; ads securities does not. Ascot Securities charges deposit fees; ads securities does not. Overall, Ascot Securities scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Ascot Securities wins this category
Featureads securitiesAscot Securities
Min. Deposit$250$25
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

ads securities 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
Featureads securitiesAscot Securities
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsDesktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how ads securities and Ascot Securities compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
Featureads securitiesAscot Securities
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. ads securities accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Ascot Securities supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). ads securities uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. ads securities scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

ads securities wins this category
Featureads securitiesAscot Securities
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both ads securities and Ascot Securities offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ads securities supports 8 languages and Ascot Securities supports 2, giving ads securities broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
Featureads securitiesAscot Securities
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese