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Ascot Securities

6.5/10

Ya-Hi

7.4/10
6/10RegulationWinner9/10
8/10FeesTied8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ascot Securities was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Estonia, while Ya-Hi was established in 2008 and is based in St. Vincent & the Grenadines. Ascot Securities holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Ya-Hi is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Ascot Securities serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ya-Hi has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $25 at Ascot Securities and $100 at Ya-Hi.

Ya-Hi wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesYa-Hi
Min. Deposit$25$100
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded19962008
CountryEstoniaSt. Vincent & the Grenadines
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ascot Securities and Ya-Hi, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ya-Hi has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $25 at Ascot Securities). Ascot Securities charges withdrawal fees while Ya-Hi does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Ascot Securities applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Ya-Hi does not. Ascot Securities charges deposit fees; Ya-Hi does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureAscot SecuritiesYa-Hi
Min. Deposit$25$100
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Ascot Securities offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Ya-Hi supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Ascot Securities supports social and copy trading features, which Ya-Hi does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureAscot SecuritiesYa-Hi
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,MaciOS,OS,Desktop,Android

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ascot Securities and Ya-Hi compare. Ya-Hi runs regular live webinars; Ascot Securities does not. Both provide video tutorials. Ya-Hi publishes daily market commentary; Ascot Securities does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Ya-Hi maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Ya-Hi scores higher overall in education and research.

Ya-Hi wins this category
FeatureAscot SecuritiesYa-Hi
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
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 Ya-Hi supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAscot SecuritiesYa-Hi
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 Ya-Hi 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 SecuritiesYa-Hi
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese