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atc brokers

8.6/10
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ICICI Direct

7/10
10/10WinnerRegulation5/10
1/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals1.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

atc brokers was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in United States, while ICICI Direct was established in 1994 and is based in India. atc brokers holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while ICICI Direct is regulated by Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) among others. atc brokers serves 3,500,000+ clients worldwide; ICICI Direct has 2,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at atc brokers and $0 at ICICI Direct.

atc brokers wins this category
Featureatc brokersICICI Direct
Min. Deposit$250$0
RegulationFinancial 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-F224Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Member of the Bombay Stock Exchange
Founded20171994
CountryUnited StatesIndia
Clients3,500,000+2,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between atc brokers and ICICI Direct, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. ICICI Direct has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at atc brokers). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. ICICI Direct applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; atc brokers does not. Overall, ICICI Direct scores higher on fees in our assessment.

ICICI Direct wins this category
Featureatc brokersICICI Direct
Min. Deposit$250$0
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

atc brokers offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while ICICI Direct 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
Featureatc brokersICICI Direct
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how atc brokers and ICICI Direct compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. atc brokers scores higher overall in education and research.

atc brokers wins this category
Featureatc brokersICICI Direct
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. atc brokers accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while ICICI Direct supports 1 (bank transfer). atc brokers uniquely supports credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. atc brokers scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

atc brokers wins this category
Featureatc brokersICICI Direct
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesNo
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both atc brokers and ICICI Direct offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. atc brokers supports 8 languages and ICICI Direct supports 13, giving ICICI Direct broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
Featureatc brokersICICI Direct
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce