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Ascot Securities

6.5/10

Intertrader

7.6/10
6/10RegulationWinner7/10
8/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ascot Securities was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Estonia, while Intertrader was established in 2009 and is based in Gibraltar. Ascot Securities holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Intertrader is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Ascot Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Intertrader has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $25 at Ascot Securities and $1 at Intertrader.

Intertrader wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesIntertrader
Min. Deposit$25$1
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded19962009
CountryEstoniaGibraltar
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ascot Securities and Intertrader, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Intertrader has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $25 at Ascot Securities). Ascot Securities charges withdrawal fees while Intertrader does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Ascot Securities applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Intertrader does not. Ascot Securities charges deposit fees; Intertrader does not. Overall, Intertrader scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Intertrader wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesIntertrader
Min. Deposit$25$1
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

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

Ascot Securities wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesIntertrader
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,MacWeb Trader, 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 Intertrader compare. Intertrader runs regular live webinars; Ascot Securities does not. Both provide video tutorials. Intertrader publishes daily market commentary; Ascot Securities does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Intertrader maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Intertrader scores higher overall in education and research.

Intertrader wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesIntertrader
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 Intertrader supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAscot SecuritiesIntertrader
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 Intertrader 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 SecuritiesIntertrader
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese