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ads securities

7.3/10
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fx global markets

7.8/10
10/10WinnerRegulation7/10
1/10WinnerFees0/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
10/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

ads securities was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while fx global markets was established in 2017 and is based in United States. ads securities holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while fx global markets is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. ads securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fx global markets has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

fx global markets wins this category
Featureads securitiesfx global markets
Min. Deposit$250$250
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), with CIF license No. 242/14
Founded20122017
CountryBulgariaUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ads securities and fx global markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. fx global markets charges withdrawal fees while ads securities does not, giving ads securities an edge for frequent withdrawers. fx global markets charges deposit fees; ads securities does not. Overall, ads securities scores higher on fees in our assessment.

ads securities wins this category
Featureads securitiesfx global markets
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

ads securities offers MT5, cTrader, while fx global markets 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. fx global markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

fx global markets wins this category
Featureads securitiesfx global markets
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 fx global markets compare. fx global markets runs regular live webinars; ads securities does not. Both provide video tutorials. fx global markets publishes daily market commentary; ads securities does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. fx global markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fx global markets scores higher overall in education and research.

fx global markets wins this category
Featureads securitiesfx global markets
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
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 fx global markets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
Featureads securitiesfx global markets
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesYes
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesYes

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 fx global markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 8 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
Featureads securitiesfx global markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic