Amscot Stockbroking
icm capital
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Overview
Amscot Stockbroking was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in Austrailia, while icm capital was established in 2015 and is based in Geneva. Amscot Stockbroking holds licences including Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications (Estonia), while icm capital is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Amscot Stockbroking serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; icm capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Amscot Stockbroking and $250 at icm capital.
| Feature | Amscot Stockbroking | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $250 |
| Regulation | Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications (Estonia) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F258 |
| Founded | 1853 | 2015 |
| Country | Austrailia | Geneva |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Amscot Stockbroking and icm capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. icm capital has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $500 at Amscot Stockbroking). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Amscot Stockbroking | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Amscot Stockbroking offers MT5, cTrader, while icm capital supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. icm capital supports social and copy trading features, which Amscot Stockbroking does not offer. icm capital edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Amscot Stockbroking | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 icm capital compare. icm capital runs regular live webinars; Amscot Stockbroking does not. icm capital has a video library; Amscot Stockbroking does not. icm capital publishes daily market commentary; Amscot Stockbroking does not. icm capital integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Amscot Stockbroking does not. icm capital maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. icm capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Amscot Stockbroking | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 icm capital supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). icm capital uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. icm capital scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Amscot Stockbroking | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
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 icm capital offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Amscot Stockbroking supports 2 languages and icm capital supports 8, giving icm capital broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Amscot Stockbroking | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |