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Ally invest

6.2/10

multibank exchange group

7.4/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
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 multibank exchange group was established in 2015 and is based in Cyprus. Ally invest holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while multibank exchange group is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Ally invest serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; multibank exchange group has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Ally invest and $250 at multibank exchange group.

multibank exchange group wins this category
FeatureAlly investmultibank exchange group
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-F282
Founded20132015
CountryUnited StatesCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ally invest and multibank exchange group, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. multibank exchange group 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; multibank exchange group does not. multibank exchange group charges deposit fees; Ally invest does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureAlly investmultibank exchange group
Min. Deposit$500$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

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

multibank exchange group wins this category
FeatureAlly investmultibank exchange group
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 multibank exchange group compare. Ally invest runs regular live webinars; multibank exchange group does not. Both provide video tutorials. Ally invest publishes daily market commentary; multibank exchange group does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Ally invest maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Ally invest scores higher overall in education and research.

Ally invest wins this category
FeatureAlly investmultibank exchange group
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. Ally invest accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while multibank exchange group supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). multibank exchange group uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. multibank exchange group scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

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

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