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Ascot Securities

6.5/10

Nadex

3.9/10
6/10WinnerRegulation3/10
8/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
4/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ascot Securities was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Estonia, while Nadex was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Ascot Securities holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Nadex is regulated by Unregulated among others. Ascot Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Nadex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $25 at Ascot Securities and $250 at Nadex.

Ascot Securities wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesNadex
Min. Deposit$25$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Unregulated
Founded19962008
CountryEstoniaUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ascot Securities and Nadex, 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 Nadex). Ascot Securities charges withdrawal fees while Nadex 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; Nadex does not. Overall, Ascot Securities scores higher on fees in our assessment.

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

Platforms

Ascot Securities offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Nadex 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 SecuritiesNadex
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,MacWeb,iPad,mac,Desktop,iPhoneiOS

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ascot Securities and Nadex compare. Ascot Securities has a video library; Nadex does not. Ascot Securities integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Nadex does not. Ascot Securities scores higher overall in education and research.

Ascot Securities wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesNadex
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
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 Nadex supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAscot SecuritiesNadex
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 Nadex 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 SecuritiesNadex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese