Ascot Securities
fxgiants
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Overview
Ascot Securities was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Estonia, while fxgiants was established in 2011 and is based in Cyprus. Ascot Securities holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while fxgiants is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Ascot Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fxgiants has 250,000+. The minimum deposit is $25 at Ascot Securities and $250 at fxgiants.
| Feature | Ascot Securities | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25 | $250 |
| Regulation | Cyprus 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-F242 |
| Founded | 1996 | 2011 |
| Country | Estonia | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 250,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ascot Securities and fxgiants, 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 fxgiants). Ascot Securities charges withdrawal fees while fxgiants does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Ascot Securities applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; fxgiants does not. Ascot Securities charges deposit fees; fxgiants does not. Overall, Ascot Securities scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ascot Securities | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Ascot Securities offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while fxgiants supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Ascot Securities supports social and copy trading features, which fxgiants does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Ascot Securities | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Desktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,Mac | MT4, 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 fxgiants compare. fxgiants runs regular live webinars; Ascot Securities does not. Both provide video tutorials. fxgiants publishes daily market commentary; Ascot Securities does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. fxgiants maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fxgiants scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ascot Securities | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
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 fxgiants supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fxgiants uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fxgiants scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Ascot Securities | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
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 fxgiants offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ascot Securities supports 2 languages and fxgiants supports 8, giving fxgiants broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Ascot Securities | fxgiants |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |