Capital Index
Invast Global
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Overview
Capital Index was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Invast Global was established in 1960 and is based in Australia. Capital Index holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Invast Global is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. Capital Index serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Invast Global has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Capital Index and $25000 at Invast Global.
| Feature | Capital Index | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $25000 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), FCA FRN 709693 | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2004 | 1960 |
| Country | Cyprus | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Capital Index and Invast Global, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Capital Index has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $25000 at Invast Global). Capital Index charges withdrawal fees while Invast Global does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Capital Index charges deposit fees; Invast Global does not. Overall, Invast Global scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Capital Index | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $25000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Capital Index offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Invast Global supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Capital Index | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOS | MT4, |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Capital Index and Invast Global compare. Capital Index runs regular live webinars; Invast Global does not. Both provide video tutorials. Capital Index publishes daily market commentary; Invast Global does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Capital Index maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Capital Index scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Capital Index | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Capital Index accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Invast Global supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Capital Index | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Capital Index and Invast Global 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.
| Feature | Capital Index | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |