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Ascot Securities

6.5/10

Ingot Brokers

5.6/10
6/10RegulationWinner7/10
8/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchTied4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ascot Securities was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Estonia, while Ingot Brokers was established in 2004 and is based in Australia. Ascot Securities holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Ingot Brokers is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. Ascot Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ingot Brokers has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $25 at Ascot Securities and $1000 at Ingot Brokers.

Ascot Securities wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesIngot Brokers
Min. Deposit$25$1000
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded19962004
CountryEstoniaAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ascot Securities and Ingot Brokers, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ingot Brokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1000 (vs $25 at Ascot Securities). Ascot Securities charges withdrawal fees while Ingot Brokers does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Ascot Securities charges deposit fees; Ingot Brokers does not. Overall, Ascot Securities scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Ascot Securities wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesIngot Brokers
Min. Deposit$25$1000
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureAscot SecuritiesIngot Brokers
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,MacMT4, 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 Ingot Brokers compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureAscot SecuritiesIngot Brokers
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
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 Ingot Brokers supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAscot SecuritiesIngot Brokers
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 Ingot Brokers 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 SecuritiesIngot Brokers
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese