Ascot Securities
tastyworks
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Overview
Ascot Securities was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Estonia, while tastyworks was established in 2014 and is based in Belize. Ascot Securities holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while tastyworks is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Ascot Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; tastyworks has 150,000+. The minimum deposit is $25 at Ascot Securities and $250 at tastyworks.
| Feature | Ascot Securities | tastyworks |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25 | $250 |
| Regulation | Cyprus 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-F317 |
| Founded | 1996 | 2014 |
| Country | Estonia | Belize |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 150,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ascot Securities and tastyworks, 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 tastyworks). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Ascot Securities applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; tastyworks does not. Ascot Securities charges deposit fees; tastyworks does not. Overall, Ascot Securities scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ascot Securities | tastyworks |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Ascot Securities offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while tastyworks supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Ascot Securities supports social and copy trading features, which tastyworks does not offer. Ascot Securities edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Ascot Securities | tastyworks |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Desktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,Mac | MT4, 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 tastyworks compare. tastyworks runs regular live webinars; Ascot Securities does not. Both provide video tutorials. tastyworks publishes daily market commentary; Ascot Securities does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. tastyworks maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. tastyworks scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ascot Securities | tastyworks |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
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 tastyworks supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). tastyworks uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. tastyworks scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Ascot Securities | tastyworks |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
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 tastyworks offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ascot Securities supports 2 languages and tastyworks supports 8, giving tastyworks broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Ascot Securities | tastyworks |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |