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Ally invest logo

Ally invest

6.2/10
huobi logo

huobi

8.7/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesWinner1/10
7/10PlatformsWinner10/10
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 huobi was established in 2013 and is based in China. Ally invest holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while huobi is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Ally invest serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; huobi has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Ally invest and $250 at huobi.

huobi wins this category
FeatureAlly investhuobi
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-F257
Founded20132013
CountryUnited StatesChina
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ally invest and huobi, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. huobi 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; huobi does not. Overall, huobi scores higher on fees in our assessment.

huobi wins this category
FeatureAlly investhuobi
Min. Deposit$500$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Ally invest offers MT5, cTrader, while huobi supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. huobi edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

huobi wins this category
FeatureAlly investhuobi
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 huobi 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 investhuobi
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 huobi supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). huobi uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. huobi scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

huobi wins this category
FeatureAlly investhuobi
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 huobi offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ally invest supports 2 languages and huobi supports 8, giving huobi broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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