amarkets
Ayondo
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Overview
amarkets was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while Ayondo was established in 2008 and is based in London. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. amarkets serves 1,000,000+ clients worldwide; Ayondo has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at amarkets and $1 at Ayondo.
| Feature | amarkets | 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-F223 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2016 | 2008 |
| Country | United Kingdom | London |
| Clients | 1,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between amarkets 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 amarkets). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Ayondo applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; amarkets does not. amarkets charges deposit fees; Ayondo does not. Overall, Ayondo scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | amarkets | Ayondo |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
amarkets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Ayondo supports cTrader. amarkets offers a mobile trading app; mobile availability for Ayondo is limited. Ayondo supports social and copy trading features, which amarkets does not offer. amarkets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | amarkets | 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 amarkets and Ayondo compare. amarkets has a video library; Ayondo does not. amarkets integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Ayondo does not. amarkets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | amarkets | Ayondo |
|---|---|---|
| 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. amarkets accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Ayondo supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). amarkets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. amarkets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | amarkets | 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. amarkets offers live chat; Ayondo does not, making amarkets easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. amarkets supports 8 languages and Ayondo supports 2, giving amarkets broader global reach. amarkets scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | amarkets | 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 |