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Amscot Stockbroking

3.9/10
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Forex EE

6.4/10
3/10RegulationWinner6/10
0/10FeesWinner6/10
7/10PlatformsTied7/10
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 Forex EE was established in 2008 and is based in Grenadines. Amscot Stockbroking holds licences including Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications (Estonia), while Forex EE is regulated by Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia among others. Amscot Stockbroking serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Forex EE has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Amscot Stockbroking and $100 at Forex EE.

Forex EE wins this category
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingForex EE
Min. Deposit$500$100
RegulationMinistry of Economic Affairs and Communications (Estonia)Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia
Founded18532008
CountryAustrailiaGrenadines
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Amscot Stockbroking and Forex EE, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Forex EE has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $500 at Amscot Stockbroking). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Overall, Forex EE scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Forex EE wins this category
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingForex EE
Min. Deposit$500$100
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Amscot Stockbroking offers MT5, cTrader, while Forex EE supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingForex EE
MT4NoNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsIRESSTrader,IRESSInvestor,netIRESS,XPLANMetaTrader 4

Education & Research

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

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

Tied
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingForex EE
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 Forex EE 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 StockbrokingForex EE
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese