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Ascot Securities

6.5/10

Trade360

7.9/10
6/10RegulationWinner7/10
8/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
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 Trade360 was established in 2013 and is based in Cyprus. Both brokers are regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), among other authorities. Ascot Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Trade360 has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $25 at Ascot Securities and $1 at Trade360.

Trade360 wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesTrade360
Min. Deposit$25$1
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
Founded19962013
CountryEstoniaCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ascot Securities and Trade360, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Trade360 has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $25 at Ascot Securities). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Ascot Securities applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Trade360 does not. Ascot Securities charges deposit fees; Trade360 does not. Overall, Trade360 scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Trade360 wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesTrade360
Min. Deposit$25$1
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Ascot Securities offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Trade360 supports MT4, 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. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureAscot SecuritiesTrade360
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,MacBinary, 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 Trade360 compare. Trade360 runs regular live webinars; Ascot Securities does not. Both provide video tutorials. Trade360 publishes daily market commentary; Ascot Securities does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Trade360 maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Trade360 scores higher overall in education and research.

Trade360 wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesTrade360
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 Trade360 supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAscot SecuritiesTrade360
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 Trade360 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 SecuritiesTrade360
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese