Ascot Securities
global prime
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Overview
Ascot Securities was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Estonia, while global prime was established in 2018 and is based in United Kingdom. Ascot Securities holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while global prime is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Ascot Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; global prime has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $25 at Ascot Securities and $250 at global prime.
| Feature | Ascot Securities | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F249 |
| Founded | 1996 | 2018 |
| Country | Estonia | United Kingdom |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ascot Securities and global prime, 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 global prime). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Ascot Securities applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; global prime does not. Ascot Securities charges deposit fees; global prime does not. Overall, Ascot Securities scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ascot Securities | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Ascot Securities offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while global prime supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Ascot Securities supports social and copy trading features, which global prime does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Ascot Securities | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| 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 global prime compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Ascot Securities | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| 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 global prime supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). global prime uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. global prime scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Ascot Securities | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| 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 global prime offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ascot Securities supports 2 languages and global prime supports 8, giving global prime broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Ascot Securities | global prime |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |