Abshire Smith
Invast Global
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Overview
Abshire Smith was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in United kingdom, while Invast Global was established in 1960 and is based in Australia. Abshire Smith holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Invast Global is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. Abshire Smith serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Invast Global has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Abshire Smith and $25000 at Invast Global.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $25000 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 1997 | 1960 |
| Country | United kingdom | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Abshire Smith and Invast Global, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Invast Global has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $25000 (vs $500 at Abshire Smith). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Abshire Smith charges deposit fees; Invast Global does not. Overall, Invast Global scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $25000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Abshire Smith offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Invast Global supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Abshire Smith supports social and copy trading features, which Invast Global does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4, cTrader Platform | MT4, |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Abshire Smith and Invast Global compare. Invast Global has a video library; Abshire Smith does not. Invast Global integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Abshire Smith does not. Invast Global scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Abshire Smith accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Invast Global supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Both Abshire Smith and Invast Global 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.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |