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Amscot Stockbroking

3.9/10

traders way

7.4/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Amscot Stockbroking was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in Austrailia, while traders way was established in 2012 and is based in Grenadines. Amscot Stockbroking holds licences including Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications (Estonia), while traders way is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Amscot Stockbroking serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; traders way has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Amscot Stockbroking and $250 at traders way.

traders way wins this category
FeatureAmscot Stockbrokingtraders way
Min. Deposit$500$250
RegulationMinistry 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-F327
Founded18532012
CountryAustrailiaGrenadines
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Amscot Stockbroking and traders way, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. traders way has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $500 at Amscot Stockbroking). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. traders way charges deposit fees; Amscot Stockbroking does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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FeatureAmscot Stockbrokingtraders way
Min. Deposit$500$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Amscot Stockbroking offers MT5, cTrader, while traders way supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. traders way supports social and copy trading features, which Amscot Stockbroking does not offer. traders way edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

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

traders way wins this category
FeatureAmscot Stockbrokingtraders way
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 traders way supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). traders way uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. traders way scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

traders way wins this category
FeatureAmscot Stockbrokingtraders way
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

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 traders way offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Amscot Stockbroking supports 2 languages and traders way supports 8, giving traders way broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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FeatureAmscot Stockbrokingtraders way
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic