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Ascot Securities

6.5/10
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huobi

8.7/10
6/10RegulationWinner10/10
8/10WinnerFees1/10
9/10PlatformsWinner10/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ascot Securities was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Estonia, while huobi was established in 2013 and is based in China. Ascot Securities holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while huobi is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Ascot Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; huobi has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $25 at Ascot Securities and $250 at huobi.

huobi wins this category
FeatureAscot Securitieshuobi
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-F257
Founded19962013
CountryEstoniaChina
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ascot Securities and huobi, 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 huobi). Ascot Securities charges withdrawal fees while huobi does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Ascot Securities applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; huobi does not. Ascot Securities charges deposit fees; huobi does not. Overall, Ascot Securities scores higher on fees in our assessment.

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

Platforms

Ascot Securities offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while huobi supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. huobi edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

huobi wins this category
FeatureAscot Securitieshuobi
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 huobi compare. huobi runs regular live webinars; Ascot Securities does not. Both provide video tutorials. huobi publishes daily market commentary; Ascot Securities does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. huobi maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. huobi scores higher overall in education and research.

huobi wins this category
FeatureAscot Securitieshuobi
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
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 huobi supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). huobi uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. huobi scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

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

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