ads securities
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Overview
ads securities was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while First Trade was established in 2008 and is based in USA. ads securities holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while First Trade is regulated by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) among others. ads securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; First Trade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at ads securities and $5 at First Trade.
| Feature | ads securities | First Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $5 |
| 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 | Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) |
| Founded | 2012 | 2008 |
| Country | Bulgaria | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ads securities and First Trade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. ads securities has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $5 at First Trade). First Trade charges withdrawal fees while ads securities does not, giving ads securities an edge for frequent withdrawers. First Trade charges deposit fees; ads securities does not. Overall, First Trade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ads securities | First Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $5 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
ads securities offers MT5, cTrader, while First Trade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. ads securities supports social and copy trading features, which First Trade does not offer. First Trade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | ads securities | First Trade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how ads securities and First Trade compare. First Trade runs regular live webinars; ads securities does not. Both provide video tutorials. First Trade publishes daily market commentary; ads securities does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. First Trade maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. First Trade scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | ads securities | First Trade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 First Trade 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 | First Trade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 First Trade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ads securities supports 8 languages and First Trade supports 2, giving ads securities broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | ads securities | First Trade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |