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Amscot Stockbroking

3.9/10
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EagleFX

5.8/10
3/10RegulationTied3/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
7/10PlatformsTied7/10
0/10Education & ResearchTied0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Amscot Stockbroking was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in Austrailia, while EagleFX was established in 2019 and is based in Dominica. Amscot Stockbroking holds licences including Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications (Estonia), while EagleFX is regulated by Unregulated among others. Amscot Stockbroking serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; EagleFX has 5,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Amscot Stockbroking and $10 at EagleFX.

EagleFX wins this category
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingEagleFX
Min. Deposit$500$10
RegulationMinistry of Economic Affairs and Communications (Estonia)Unregulated
Founded18532019
CountryAustrailiaDominica
Clients10,000+5,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Amscot Stockbroking and EagleFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. EagleFX has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (vs $500 at Amscot Stockbroking). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. EagleFX applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Amscot Stockbroking does not. Overall, EagleFX scores higher on fees in our assessment.

EagleFX wins this category
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingEagleFX
Min. Deposit$500$10
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Amscot Stockbroking offers MT5, cTrader, while EagleFX supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. Amscot Stockbroking offers a mobile trading app; mobile availability for EagleFX is limited. EagleFX supports social and copy trading features, which Amscot Stockbroking does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingEagleFX
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesNo
Android AppYesNo
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 EagleFX compare. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingEagleFX
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistNoNo

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 EagleFX supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

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