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Ascot Securities

6.5/10
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Oinvest

5.7/10
6/10WinnerRegulation5/10
8/10WinnerFees6/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
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 Oinvest was established in 2019 and is based in South Africa. Ascot Securities holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Oinvest is regulated by Southern African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) among others. Ascot Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Oinvest has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $25 at Ascot Securities and $200 at Oinvest.

Ascot Securities wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesOinvest
Min. Deposit$25$200
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Southern African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)
Founded19962019
CountryEstoniaSouth Africa
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ascot Securities and Oinvest, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Oinvest has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (vs $25 at Ascot Securities). Ascot Securities charges withdrawal fees while Oinvest 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; Oinvest does not. Overall, Ascot Securities scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Ascot Securities wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesOinvest
Min. Deposit$25$200
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Ascot Securities offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Oinvest 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 SecuritiesOinvest
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,MacMT4, iOS, MacBook, iPhone

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ascot Securities and Oinvest compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureAscot SecuritiesOinvest
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 Oinvest supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAscot SecuritiesOinvest
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 Oinvest 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 SecuritiesOinvest
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese