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Alfa Financials

6.4/10
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Invast Global

6.2/10
7/10RegulationTied7/10
0/10FeesWinner1/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Alfa Financials was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in UAE, while Invast Global was established in 1960 and is based in Australia. Alfa Financials holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Invast Global is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. Alfa Financials serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Invast Global has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Alfa Financials and $25000 at Invast Global.

Alfa Financials wins this category
FeatureAlfa FinancialsInvast Global
Min. Deposit$500$25000
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded19871960
CountryUAEAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Alfa Financials 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 Alfa Financials). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Alfa Financials applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Invast Global does not. Overall, Invast Global scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Invast Global wins this category
FeatureAlfa FinancialsInvast Global
Min. Deposit$500$25000
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Alfa Financials offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Invast Global supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureAlfa FinancialsInvast Global
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetaTrader 4 (MT4),Trader Desktop,Android,Mac,IPad,Alfa TraderMT4,

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Alfa Financials and Invast Global compare. Alfa Financials runs regular live webinars; Invast Global does not. Both provide video tutorials. Alfa Financials publishes daily market commentary; Invast Global does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Alfa Financials maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Alfa Financials scores higher overall in education and research.

Alfa Financials wins this category
FeatureAlfa FinancialsInvast Global
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Alfa Financials 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.

Tied
FeatureAlfa FinancialsInvast Global
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Alfa Financials 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.

Tied
FeatureAlfa FinancialsInvast Global
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese