Ayondo
selftrade
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Overview
Ayondo was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in London, while selftrade was established in 2013 and is based in Australia. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Ayondo serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; selftrade has 14,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Ayondo and $250 at selftrade.
| Feature | Ayondo | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F304 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2013 |
| Country | London | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 14,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ayondo and selftrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ayondo has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at selftrade). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Ayondo applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; selftrade does not. Ayondo charges deposit fees; selftrade does not. Overall, Ayondo scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ayondo | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 selftrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. selftrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Ayondo | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 selftrade compare. selftrade has a video library; Ayondo does not. selftrade integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Ayondo does not. selftrade scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ayondo | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| 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 selftrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). selftrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. selftrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Ayondo | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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. selftrade offers live chat; Ayondo does not, making selftrade easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ayondo supports 2 languages and selftrade supports 8, giving selftrade broader global reach. selftrade scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Ayondo | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Mandarin | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |