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Ascot Securities

6.5/10

Corner Trader

4.1/10
6/10WinnerRegulation3/10
8/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ascot Securities was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Estonia, while Corner Trader was established in 1879 and is based in Switzerland. Ascot Securities holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Corner Trader is regulated by Unregulated among others. Ascot Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Corner Trader has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $25 at Ascot Securities and $250 at Corner Trader.

Ascot Securities wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesCorner Trader
Min. Deposit$25$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Unregulated
Founded19961879
CountryEstoniaSwitzerland
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ascot Securities and Corner Trader, 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 Corner Trader). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Ascot Securities charges deposit fees; Corner Trader does not. Overall, Ascot Securities scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Ascot Securities wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesCorner Trader
Min. Deposit$25$250
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Ascot Securities offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Corner Trader supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Ascot Securities supports social and copy trading features, which Corner Trader does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureAscot SecuritiesCorner Trader
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,MacMT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOS

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ascot Securities and Corner Trader compare. Ascot Securities has a video library; Corner Trader does not. Ascot Securities integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Corner Trader does not. Ascot Securities scores higher overall in education and research.

Ascot Securities wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesCorner Trader
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
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 Corner Trader supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAscot SecuritiesCorner Trader
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 Corner Trader 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 SecuritiesCorner Trader
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese