activtrades
Invast Global
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Overview
activtrades was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in United States, while Invast Global was established in 1960 and is based in Australia. activtrades holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Invast Global is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. activtrades serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; Invast Global has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at activtrades and $25000 at Invast Global.
| Feature | activtrades | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $25000 |
| 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 | 1960 |
| Country | United States | Australia |
| Clients | 12,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between activtrades and Invast Global, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. activtrades has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $25000 at Invast Global). activtrades charges withdrawal fees while Invast Global does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. activtrades applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Invast Global does not. activtrades charges deposit fees; Invast Global does not. Overall, Invast Global scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | activtrades | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $25000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
activtrades offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Invast Global supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. activtrades supports social and copy trading features, which Invast Global does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | activtrades | 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 | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how activtrades and Invast Global compare. activtrades runs regular live webinars; Invast Global does not. Both provide video tutorials. activtrades publishes daily market commentary; Invast Global 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 | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Invast Global 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 | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Invast Global offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. activtrades supports 8 languages and Invast Global supports 2, giving activtrades broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | activtrades | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |