ads securities
Hantec Markets
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Overview
ads securities was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while Hantec Markets was established in 1990 and is based in UK, Hong Kong. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. ads securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Hantec Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at ads securities and $1000 at Hantec Markets.
| Feature | ads securities | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1000 |
| 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 | 1990 |
| Country | Bulgaria | UK, Hong Kong |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ads securities and Hantec Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Hantec Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1000 (vs $250 at ads securities). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | ads securities | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
ads securities offers MT5, cTrader, while Hantec Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. ads securities supports social and copy trading features, which Hantec Markets does not offer. Hantec Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | ads securities | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Mac, Web Trader, Currenex, 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 Hantec Markets compare. ads securities has a video library; Hantec Markets does not. ads securities integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Hantec Markets does not. ads securities scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | ads securities | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hantec Markets 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 | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hantec Markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ads securities supports 8 languages and Hantec Markets supports 2, giving ads securities broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | ads securities | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |