Ayondo
Directshares
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Overview
Ayondo was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in London, while Directshares was established in 2007 and is based in Australia. Ayondo holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Directshares is regulated by The Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM) among others. Ayondo serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Directshares has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Ayondo and $100 at Directshares.
| Feature | Ayondo | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | The Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2007 |
| Country | London | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ayondo and Directshares, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ayondo has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Directshares). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Ayondo applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Directshares does not. Ayondo charges deposit fees; Directshares does not. Overall, Ayondo scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ayondo | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Ayondo offers cTrader, while Directshares supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Directshares edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Ayondo | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | No | Yes |
| iOS App | No | Yes |
| Android App | No | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web Trader | MT4,iOS,MacBook,iPhone |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ayondo and Directshares compare. Directshares runs regular live webinars; Ayondo does not. Directshares has a video library; Ayondo does not. Directshares publishes daily market commentary; Ayondo does not. Directshares integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Ayondo does not. Directshares maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Directshares scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ayondo | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Ayondo accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Directshares supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Ayondo | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Directshares offers live chat; Ayondo does not, making Directshares easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Directshares scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Ayondo | Directshares |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Mandarin | English, and Chinese |