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CIM Banque

6.9/10
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Invast Global

6.2/10
5/10RegulationWinner7/10
6/10WinnerFees1/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

CIM Banque was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Geneva, while Invast Global was established in 1960 and is based in Australia. CIM Banque holds licences including Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), while Invast Global is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. CIM Banque serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Invast Global has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at CIM Banque and $25000 at Invast Global.

CIM Banque wins this category
FeatureCIM BanqueInvast Global
Min. Deposit$100$25000
RegulationFinancial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC)Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded19951960
CountryGenevaAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between CIM Banque and Invast Global, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. CIM Banque has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $25000 at Invast Global). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. CIM Banque applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Invast Global does not. Overall, CIM Banque scores higher on fees in our assessment.

CIM Banque wins this category
FeatureCIM BanqueInvast Global
Min. Deposit$100$25000
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

CIM Banque offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Invast Global supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. CIM Banque supports social and copy trading features, which Invast Global does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureCIM BanqueInvast Global
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid ,iPhone,Mac,iPadeMT4,

Education & Research

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

CIM Banque wins this category
FeatureCIM BanqueInvast Global
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. CIM Banque 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.

Tied
FeatureCIM BanqueInvast Global
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 CIM Banque 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.

Tied
FeatureCIM BanqueInvast Global
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese