Amscot Stockbroking
Directshares
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Overview
Amscot Stockbroking was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in Austrailia, while Directshares was established in 2007 and is based in Australia. Amscot Stockbroking holds licences including Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications (Estonia), while Directshares is regulated by The Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM) among others. Amscot Stockbroking serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Directshares has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Amscot Stockbroking and $100 at Directshares.
| Feature | Amscot Stockbroking | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $100 |
| Regulation | Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications (Estonia) | The Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM) |
| Founded | 1853 | 2007 |
| Country | Austrailia | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Amscot Stockbroking and Directshares, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Directshares has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at Amscot Stockbroking). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Directshares charges deposit fees; Amscot Stockbroking does not. Overall, Directshares scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Amscot Stockbroking | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Amscot Stockbroking offers MT5, cTrader, while Directshares supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Directshares supports social and copy trading features, which Amscot Stockbroking does not offer. Directshares edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Amscot Stockbroking | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | IRESSTrader,IRESSInvestor,netIRESS,XPLAN | MT4,iOS,MacBook,iPhone |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Amscot Stockbroking and Directshares compare. Directshares runs regular live webinars; Amscot Stockbroking does not. Directshares has a video library; Amscot Stockbroking does not. Directshares publishes daily market commentary; Amscot Stockbroking does not. Directshares integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Amscot Stockbroking does not. Directshares maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Directshares scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Amscot Stockbroking | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
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 Directshares supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Amscot Stockbroking | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
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 Directshares 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.
| Feature | Amscot Stockbroking | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |