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Amscot Stockbroking

3.9/10

Deltastock

5.4/10
3/10RegulationWinner5/10
0/10FeesWinner2/10
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 Deltastock was established in 1998 and is based in Bulgaria. Amscot Stockbroking holds licences including Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications (Estonia), while Deltastock is regulated by Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) among others. Amscot Stockbroking serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Deltastock has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Amscot Stockbroking and $100 at Deltastock.

Deltastock wins this category
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingDeltastock
Min. Deposit$500$100
RegulationMinistry of Economic Affairs and Communications (Estonia)Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)
Founded18531998
CountryAustrailiaBulgaria
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Amscot Stockbroking and Deltastock, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Deltastock has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at Amscot Stockbroking). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Deltastock applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Amscot Stockbroking does not. Deltastock charges deposit fees; Amscot Stockbroking does not. Overall, Deltastock scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Deltastock wins this category
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingDeltastock
Min. Deposit$500$100
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Amscot Stockbroking offers MT5, cTrader, while Deltastock supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Deltastock edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Deltastock wins this category
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingDeltastock
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsIRESSTrader,IRESSInvestor,netIRESS,XPLANMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

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

Deltastock wins this category
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingDeltastock
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 Deltastock supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

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