Amscot Stockbroking
Hirose Financial
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Overview
Amscot Stockbroking was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in Austrailia, while Hirose Financial was established in 2004 and is based in UK. Amscot Stockbroking holds licences including Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications (Estonia), while Hirose Financial is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Amscot Stockbroking serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Hirose Financial has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Amscot Stockbroking and $1 at Hirose Financial.
| Feature | Amscot Stockbroking | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $1 |
| Regulation | Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications (Estonia) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 1853 | 2004 |
| Country | Austrailia | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Amscot Stockbroking and Hirose Financial, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Hirose Financial has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $500 at Amscot Stockbroking). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Overall, Hirose Financial scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Amscot Stockbroking | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Amscot Stockbroking offers MT5, cTrader, while Hirose Financial supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Hirose Financial supports social and copy trading features, which Amscot Stockbroking does not offer. Hirose Financial edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Amscot Stockbroking | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, Binary, 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 Hirose Financial compare. Hirose Financial runs regular live webinars; Amscot Stockbroking does not. Hirose Financial has a video library; Amscot Stockbroking does not. Hirose Financial publishes daily market commentary; Amscot Stockbroking does not. Hirose Financial integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Amscot Stockbroking does not. Hirose Financial maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Hirose Financial scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Amscot Stockbroking | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
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 Hirose Financial supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Amscot Stockbroking | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hirose Financial 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 | Hirose Financial |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |