ads securities
easyMarkets
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Overview
ads securities was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while easyMarkets was established in 2003 and is based in Cyprus, Australia. ads securities holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while easyMarkets is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. ads securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; easyMarkets has 142,500+. The minimum deposit is $250 at ads securities and $100 at easyMarkets.
| Feature | ads securities | easyMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| 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 | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2012 | 2003 |
| Country | Bulgaria | Cyprus, Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 142,500+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ads securities and easyMarkets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. easyMarkets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at ads securities). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, easyMarkets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ads securities | easyMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
ads securities offers MT5, cTrader, while easyMarkets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. easyMarkets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | ads securities | easyMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 easyMarkets compare. easyMarkets runs regular live webinars; ads securities does not. Both provide video tutorials. easyMarkets publishes daily market commentary; ads securities does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. easyMarkets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. easyMarkets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | ads securities | easyMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| 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 easyMarkets supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). ads securities uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. ads securities scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | ads securities | easyMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | Yes |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
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 easyMarkets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ads securities supports 8 languages and easyMarkets supports 5, giving ads securities broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | ads securities | easyMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, German, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and Polish |