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Ascot Securities

6.5/10
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atc brokers

8.6/10
6/10RegulationWinner10/10
8/10WinnerFees1/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ascot Securities was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Estonia, while atc brokers was established in 2017 and is based in United States. Ascot Securities holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while atc brokers is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Ascot Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; atc brokers has 3,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $25 at Ascot Securities and $250 at atc brokers.

atc brokers wins this category
FeatureAscot Securitiesatc brokers
Min. Deposit$25$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)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-F224
Founded19962017
CountryEstoniaUnited States
Clients10,000+3,500,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ascot Securities and atc brokers, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ascot Securities has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $25 (vs $250 at atc brokers). Ascot Securities charges withdrawal fees while atc brokers does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Ascot Securities applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; atc brokers does not. Ascot Securities charges deposit fees; atc brokers does not. Overall, Ascot Securities scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Ascot Securities wins this category
FeatureAscot Securitiesatc brokers
Min. Deposit$25$250
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Ascot Securities offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while atc brokers supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureAscot Securitiesatc brokers
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,MacMT4, 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 Ascot Securities and atc brokers compare. atc brokers runs regular live webinars; Ascot Securities does not. Both provide video tutorials. atc brokers publishes daily market commentary; Ascot Securities does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. atc brokers maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. atc brokers scores higher overall in education and research.

atc brokers wins this category
FeatureAscot Securitiesatc brokers
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Ascot Securities accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while atc brokers supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). atc brokers uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. atc brokers scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

atc brokers wins this category
FeatureAscot Securitiesatc brokers
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 Ascot Securities and atc brokers offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ascot Securities supports 2 languages and atc brokers supports 8, giving atc brokers broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAscot Securitiesatc brokers
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic