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Ascot Securities

6.5/10

Bailieu

6.3/10
6/10RegulationWinner7/10
8/10WinnerFees1/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ascot Securities was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Estonia, while Bailieu was established in 2012 and is based in Australia. Ascot Securities holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Bailieu is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. Ascot Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Bailieu has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $25 at Ascot Securities and $10000 at Bailieu.

Ascot Securities wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesBailieu
Min. Deposit$25$10000
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded19962012
CountryEstoniaAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ascot Securities and Bailieu, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Bailieu has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10000 (vs $25 at Ascot Securities). Ascot Securities charges withdrawal fees while Bailieu does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Ascot Securities applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Bailieu does not. Ascot Securities charges deposit fees; Bailieu does not. Overall, Ascot Securities scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Ascot Securities wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesBailieu
Min. Deposit$25$10000
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

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

Ascot Securities wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesBailieu
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,MacAndroid Apps,iPhone/iPad,Desktop

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ascot Securities and Bailieu compare. Bailieu runs regular live webinars; Ascot Securities does not. Both provide video tutorials. Bailieu publishes daily market commentary; Ascot Securities does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Bailieu maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Bailieu scores higher overall in education and research.

Bailieu wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesBailieu
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 Bailieu supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAscot SecuritiesBailieu
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 Ascot Securities and Bailieu 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
FeatureAscot SecuritiesBailieu
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese