Ally invest
forextime
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Overview
Ally invest was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in United States, while forextime was established in 2011 and is based in Lebanon. Ally invest holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while forextime is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Ally invest serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; forextime has 200,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Ally invest and $250 at forextime.
| Feature | Ally invest | forextime |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $250 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | 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-F230 |
| Founded | 2013 | 2011 |
| Country | United States | Lebanon |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 200,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ally invest and forextime, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. forextime has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $500 at Ally invest). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Ally invest applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; forextime does not. forextime charges deposit fees; Ally invest does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Ally invest | forextime |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Ally invest offers MT5, cTrader, while forextime supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Ally invest supports social and copy trading features, which forextime does not offer. forextime edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Ally invest | forextime |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Desktop,Android,iPhone,Mac | 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 Ally invest and forextime compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Ally invest | forextime |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Ally invest accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while forextime supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). forextime uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. forextime scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Ally invest | forextime |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Both Ally invest and forextime offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ally invest supports 2 languages and forextime supports 8, giving forextime broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Ally invest | forextime |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |