afx group
Ayondo
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Overview
afx group was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Geneva, while Ayondo was established in 2008 and is based in London. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. afx group serves 14,000,000+ clients worldwide; Ayondo has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at afx group and $1 at Ayondo.
| Feature | afx group | Ayondo |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| 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-F220 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2013 | 2008 |
| Country | Geneva | London |
| Clients | 14,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between afx group and Ayondo, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ayondo has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at afx group). Ayondo charges withdrawal fees while afx group does not, giving afx group an edge for frequent withdrawers. Ayondo applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; afx group does not. Ayondo charges deposit fees; afx group does not. Overall, Ayondo scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | afx group | Ayondo |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
afx group offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Ayondo supports cTrader. afx group offers a mobile trading app; mobile availability for Ayondo is limited. Ayondo supports social and copy trading features, which afx group does not offer. afx group edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | afx group | Ayondo |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | No |
| iOS App | Yes | No |
| Android App | Yes | No |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Web Trader |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how afx group and Ayondo compare. afx group runs regular live webinars; Ayondo does not. afx group has a video library; Ayondo does not. afx group publishes daily market commentary; Ayondo does not. afx group integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Ayondo does not. afx group maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. afx group scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | afx group | Ayondo |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. afx group accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Ayondo supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). afx group uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. afx group scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | afx group | Ayondo |
|---|---|---|
| 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. afx group offers live chat; Ayondo does not, making afx group easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. afx group supports 8 languages and Ayondo supports 2, giving afx group broader global reach. afx group scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | afx group | Ayondo |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | No |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, Mandarin |