activtrades
Ingot Brokers
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Overview
activtrades was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in United States, while Ingot Brokers was established in 2004 and is based in Australia. activtrades holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Ingot Brokers is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. activtrades serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; Ingot Brokers has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at activtrades and $1000 at Ingot Brokers.
| Feature | activtrades | Ingot Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1000 |
| Regulation | 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-F218 | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2004 |
| Country | United States | Australia |
| Clients | 12,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between activtrades and Ingot Brokers, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ingot Brokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1000 (vs $250 at activtrades). activtrades charges withdrawal fees while Ingot Brokers does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. activtrades charges deposit fees; Ingot Brokers does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | activtrades | Ingot Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
activtrades offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Ingot Brokers supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. activtrades supports social and copy trading features, which Ingot Brokers does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | activtrades | Ingot Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how activtrades and Ingot Brokers compare. activtrades runs regular live webinars; Ingot Brokers does not. Both provide video tutorials. activtrades publishes daily market commentary; Ingot Brokers does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. activtrades maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. activtrades scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | activtrades | Ingot Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. activtrades accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Ingot Brokers supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). activtrades uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. activtrades scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | activtrades | Ingot Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both activtrades and Ingot Brokers offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. activtrades supports 8 languages and Ingot Brokers supports 2, giving activtrades broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | activtrades | Ingot Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |