ads securities
Eightcap
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Overview
ads securities was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while Eightcap was established in 2009 and is based in Australia. ads securities holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Eightcap is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. ads securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Eightcap has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at ads securities and $100 at Eightcap.
| Feature | ads securities | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2012 | 2009 |
| Country | Bulgaria | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ads securities and Eightcap, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Eightcap has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at ads securities). Eightcap charges withdrawal fees while ads securities does not, giving ads securities an edge for frequent withdrawers. Eightcap applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; ads securities does not. Overall, Eightcap scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ads securities | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
ads securities offers MT5, cTrader, while Eightcap 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. Eightcap edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | ads securities | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 Eightcap compare. ads securities has a video library; Eightcap does not. ads securities integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Eightcap does not. ads securities scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | ads securities | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
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 Eightcap 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 | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Eightcap offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ads securities supports 8 languages and Eightcap supports 2, giving ads securities broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | ads securities | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |