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Ascot Securities

6.5/10

Colmex

6.1/10
6/10WinnerRegulation4/10
8/10FeesTied8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchTied4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ascot Securities was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Estonia, while Colmex was established in 1990 and is based in Cyprus. Ascot Securities holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Colmex is regulated by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) among others. Ascot Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Colmex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $25 at Ascot Securities and $100 at Colmex.

Ascot Securities wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesColmex
Min. Deposit$25$100
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Founded19961990
CountryEstoniaCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

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

Tied
FeatureAscot SecuritiesColmex
Min. Deposit$25$100
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Ascot Securities offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Colmex 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 SecuritiesColmex
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,MacDesktop,Android,iPhone,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ascot Securities and Colmex compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureAscot SecuritiesColmex
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
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 Colmex supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

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FeatureAscot SecuritiesColmex
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 Colmex 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.

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FeatureAscot SecuritiesColmex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese