Ayondo
macquarie securities limited
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Overview
Ayondo was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in London, while macquarie securities limited was established in 2019 and is based in United States. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Ayondo serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; macquarie securities limited has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Ayondo and $250 at macquarie securities limited.
| Feature | Ayondo | macquarie securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | 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-F274 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2019 |
| Country | London | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ayondo and macquarie securities limited, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ayondo has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at macquarie securities limited). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Ayondo applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; macquarie securities limited does not. Ayondo charges deposit fees; macquarie securities limited does not. Overall, Ayondo scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ayondo | macquarie securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Ayondo offers cTrader, while macquarie securities limited supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. macquarie securities limited edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Ayondo | macquarie securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 Ayondo and macquarie securities limited compare. macquarie securities limited runs regular live webinars; Ayondo does not. macquarie securities limited has a video library; Ayondo does not. macquarie securities limited publishes daily market commentary; Ayondo does not. macquarie securities limited integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Ayondo does not. macquarie securities limited maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. macquarie securities limited scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ayondo | macquarie securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
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 macquarie securities limited supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). macquarie securities limited uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. macquarie securities limited scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Ayondo | macquarie securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| 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. macquarie securities limited offers live chat; Ayondo does not, making macquarie securities limited easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ayondo supports 2 languages and macquarie securities limited supports 8, giving macquarie securities limited broader global reach. macquarie securities limited scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Ayondo | macquarie securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Mandarin | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |