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Ascot Securities

6.5/10
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fxglobe

7.9/10
6/10RegulationWinner10/10
8/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ascot Securities was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Estonia, while fxglobe was established in 2012 and is based in Malta. Ascot Securities holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while fxglobe is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Ascot Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fxglobe has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $25 at Ascot Securities and $250 at fxglobe.

fxglobe wins this category
FeatureAscot Securitiesfxglobe
Min. Deposit$25$250
RegulationCyprus 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-F243
Founded19962012
CountryEstoniaMalta
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

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

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

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureAscot Securitiesfxglobe
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,MacMT4, 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 fxglobe compare. fxglobe runs regular live webinars; Ascot Securities does not. Both provide video tutorials. fxglobe publishes daily market commentary; Ascot Securities does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. fxglobe maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fxglobe scores higher overall in education and research.

fxglobe wins this category
FeatureAscot Securitiesfxglobe
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 fxglobe supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fxglobe uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fxglobe scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

fxglobe wins this category
FeatureAscot Securitiesfxglobe
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

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 fxglobe offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ascot Securities supports 2 languages and fxglobe supports 8, giving fxglobe broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAscot Securitiesfxglobe
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic