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BDSwiss

5.9/10

Ingot Brokers

5.6/10
4/10RegulationWinner7/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
10/10WinnerPlatforms9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

BDSwiss was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Mauritius, while Ingot Brokers was established in 2004 and is based in Australia. BDSwiss holds licences including BDS Ltd (Registration No. 8424660-1) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (the “FSA”, while Ingot Brokers is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. BDSwiss serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ingot Brokers has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at BDSwiss and $1000 at Ingot Brokers.

BDSwiss wins this category
FeatureBDSwissIngot Brokers
Min. Deposit$500$1000
RegulationBDS Ltd (Registration No. 8424660-1) is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority (the “FSA”, licence no. SD047) Registered address: Suite 3, Global Village, Jivan’s Complex, Mont Fleuri, Mahe, SeychellesAustralian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded20122004
CountryMauritiusAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between BDSwiss and Ingot Brokers, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ingot Brokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1000 (vs $500 at BDSwiss). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Ingot Brokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; BDSwiss does not. BDSwiss charges deposit fees; Ingot Brokers does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureBDSwissIngot Brokers
Min. Deposit$500$1000
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

BDSwiss offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while Ingot Brokers supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. BDSwiss edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

BDSwiss wins this category
FeatureBDSwissIngot Brokers
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4 ,Android,iPhone,MacMT4, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how BDSwiss and Ingot Brokers compare. BDSwiss runs regular live webinars; Ingot Brokers does not. Both provide video tutorials. BDSwiss publishes daily market commentary; Ingot Brokers does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. BDSwiss maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. BDSwiss scores higher overall in education and research.

BDSwiss wins this category
FeatureBDSwissIngot Brokers
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. BDSwiss accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Ingot Brokers supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureBDSwissIngot Brokers
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 BDSwiss and Ingot Brokers 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
FeatureBDSwissIngot Brokers
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese