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Ally invest logo

Ally invest

6.2/10
WellsTrade logo

WellsTrade

6.7/10
5/10RegulationWinner6/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ally invest was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in United States, while WellsTrade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. Ally invest holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while WellsTrade is regulated by Unregulated among others. Ally invest serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; WellsTrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Ally invest and $30 at WellsTrade.

WellsTrade wins this category
FeatureAlly investWellsTrade
Min. Deposit$500$30
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Unregulated
Founded20132008
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ally invest and WellsTrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. WellsTrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $30 (vs $500 at Ally invest). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Ally invest applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; WellsTrade does not. Overall, WellsTrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

WellsTrade wins this category
FeatureAlly investWellsTrade
Min. Deposit$500$30
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

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

WellsTrade wins this category
FeatureAlly investWellsTrade
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,Android,iPhone,MaciPhone,Tablet,Mac,Android,WEB

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ally invest and WellsTrade compare. Ally invest runs regular live webinars; WellsTrade does not. Ally invest has a video library; WellsTrade does not. Ally invest publishes daily market commentary; WellsTrade does not. Ally invest integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); WellsTrade does not. 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 investWellsTrade
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesNo

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 WellsTrade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAlly investWellsTrade
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 Ally invest and WellsTrade 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
FeatureAlly investWellsTrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese