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Amscot Stockbroking

3.9/10

Ingot Brokers

5.6/10
3/10RegulationWinner7/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
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 Ingot Brokers was established in 2004 and is based in Australia. Amscot Stockbroking holds licences including Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications (Estonia), while Ingot Brokers is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. Amscot Stockbroking serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ingot Brokers has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Amscot Stockbroking and $1000 at Ingot Brokers.

Ingot Brokers wins this category
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingIngot Brokers
Min. Deposit$500$1000
RegulationMinistry of Economic Affairs and Communications (Estonia)Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded18532004
CountryAustrailiaAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Amscot Stockbroking and Ingot Brokers, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ingot Brokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1000 (vs $500 at Amscot Stockbroking). Amscot Stockbroking charges withdrawal fees while Ingot Brokers does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Ingot Brokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Amscot Stockbroking does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingIngot Brokers
Min. Deposit$500$1000
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Amscot Stockbroking offers MT5, cTrader, while Ingot Brokers supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Ingot Brokers edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Ingot Brokers wins this category
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingIngot Brokers
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsIRESSTrader,IRESSInvestor,netIRESS,XPLANMT4, 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 Ingot Brokers compare. Ingot Brokers has a video library; Amscot Stockbroking does not. Ingot Brokers integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Amscot Stockbroking does not. Ingot Brokers scores higher overall in education and research.

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

Tied
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingIngot Brokers
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 Ingot Brokers 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 StockbrokingIngot Brokers
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese