Amscot Stockbroking
tickmill
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Overview
Amscot Stockbroking was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in Austrailia, while tickmill was established in 2020 and is based in GRENADINES. Amscot Stockbroking holds licences including Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications (Estonia), while tickmill is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Amscot Stockbroking serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; tickmill has 12,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Amscot Stockbroking and $250 at tickmill.
| Feature | Amscot Stockbroking | tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F323 |
| Founded | 1853 | 2020 |
| Country | Austrailia | GRENADINES |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 12,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Amscot Stockbroking and tickmill, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. tickmill has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $500 at Amscot Stockbroking). Amscot Stockbroking charges withdrawal fees while tickmill does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, tickmill scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Amscot Stockbroking | tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Amscot Stockbroking offers MT5, cTrader, while tickmill supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. tickmill supports social and copy trading features, which Amscot Stockbroking does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Amscot Stockbroking | tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| 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 tickmill compare. tickmill has a video library; Amscot Stockbroking does not. tickmill integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Amscot Stockbroking does not. tickmill scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Amscot Stockbroking | tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| 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 tickmill supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). tickmill uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. tickmill scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Amscot Stockbroking | tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| 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 tickmill offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Amscot Stockbroking supports 2 languages and tickmill supports 8, giving tickmill broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Amscot Stockbroking | tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |