ads securities
Core Spreads
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Overview
ads securities was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while Core Spreads was established in 2014 and is based in London. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. ads securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Core Spreads has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at ads securities and $1 at Core Spreads.
| Feature | ads securities | Core Spreads |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial 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-F219 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2012 | 2014 |
| Country | Bulgaria | London |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ads securities and Core Spreads, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Core Spreads has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at ads securities). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Core Spreads charges deposit fees; ads securities does not. Overall, Core Spreads scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ads securities | Core Spreads |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
ads securities offers MT5, cTrader, while Core Spreads supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. ads securities supports social and copy trading features, which Core Spreads does not offer. Core Spreads edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | ads securities | Core Spreads |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | 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 ads securities and Core Spreads compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | ads securities | Core Spreads |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
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 Core Spreads 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.
| Feature | ads securities | Core Spreads |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
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 Core Spreads offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ads securities supports 8 languages and Core Spreads supports 2, giving ads securities broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | ads securities | Core Spreads |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |