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Ally invest

6.2/10

fx next

8.3/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ally invest was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in United States, while fx next was established in 2018 and is based in Dubai. Ally invest holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while fx next is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Ally invest serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fx next has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Ally invest and $250 at fx next.

fx next wins this category
FeatureAlly investfx next
Min. Deposit$500$250
RegulationCyprus 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-F237
Founded20132018
CountryUnited StatesDubai
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ally invest and fx next, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. fx next has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $500 at Ally invest). fx next charges withdrawal fees while Ally invest does not, giving Ally invest an edge for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. fx next charges deposit fees; Ally invest does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureAlly investfx next
Min. Deposit$500$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Ally invest offers MT5, cTrader, while fx next supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Ally invest supports social and copy trading features, which fx next does not offer. fx next edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

fx next wins this category
FeatureAlly investfx next
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,Android,iPhone,MacMT4, 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 fx next 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.

Tied
FeatureAlly investfx next
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

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 fx next supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fx next uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fx next scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

fx next wins this category
FeatureAlly investfx next
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

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 fx next offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ally invest supports 2 languages and fx next supports 8, giving fx next broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAlly investfx next
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic