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Ascot Securities

6.5/10

C 7 Traders

5.9/10
6/10WinnerRegulation3/10
8/10FeesTied8/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ascot Securities was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Estonia, while C 7 Traders was established in 2014 and is based in Vanuatu. Ascot Securities holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while C 7 Traders is regulated by Unregulated among others. Ascot Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; C 7 Traders has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $25 at Ascot Securities and $100 at C 7 Traders.

Ascot Securities wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesC 7 Traders
Min. Deposit$25$100
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Unregulated
Founded19962014
CountryEstoniaVanuatu
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ascot Securities and C 7 Traders, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. C 7 Traders has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $25 at Ascot Securities). Ascot Securities charges withdrawal fees while C 7 Traders does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Ascot Securities applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; C 7 Traders does not. Ascot Securities charges deposit fees; C 7 Traders does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureAscot SecuritiesC 7 Traders
Min. Deposit$25$100
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Ascot Securities offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while C 7 Traders supports 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. Ascot Securities edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Ascot Securities wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesC 7 Traders
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,MacMetatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available.

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ascot Securities and C 7 Traders compare. C 7 Traders runs regular live webinars; Ascot Securities does not. Both provide video tutorials. C 7 Traders publishes daily market commentary; Ascot Securities does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. C 7 Traders maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. C 7 Traders scores higher overall in education and research.

C 7 Traders wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesC 7 Traders
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesNo

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 C 7 Traders supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAscot SecuritiesC 7 Traders
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 C 7 Traders 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 SecuritiesC 7 Traders
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese