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Amscot Stockbroking

3.9/10

Colmex

6.1/10
3/10RegulationWinner4/10
0/10FeesWinner8/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Amscot Stockbroking was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in Austrailia, while Colmex was established in 1990 and is based in Cyprus. Amscot Stockbroking holds licences including Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications (Estonia), while Colmex is regulated by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) among others. Amscot Stockbroking serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Colmex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Amscot Stockbroking and $100 at Colmex.

Colmex wins this category
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingColmex
Min. Deposit$500$100
RegulationMinistry of Economic Affairs and Communications (Estonia)Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Founded18531990
CountryAustrailiaCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Amscot Stockbroking and Colmex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Colmex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at Amscot Stockbroking). Amscot Stockbroking charges withdrawal fees while Colmex does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Colmex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Colmex wins this category
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingColmex
Min. Deposit$500$100
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Amscot Stockbroking offers MT5, cTrader, while Colmex supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Colmex supports social and copy trading features, which Amscot Stockbroking does not offer. Colmex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Colmex wins this category
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingColmex
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsIRESSTrader,IRESSInvestor,netIRESS,XPLANDesktop,Android,iPhone,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Amscot Stockbroking and Colmex compare. Colmex has a video library; Amscot Stockbroking does not. Colmex integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Amscot Stockbroking does not. Colmex scores higher overall in education and research.

Colmex wins this category
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingColmex
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Amscot Stockbroking accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Colmex supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingColmex
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Amscot Stockbroking and Colmex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingColmex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese