Circle Markets
Invast Global
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Overview
Circle Markets was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while Invast Global was established in 1960 and is based in Australia. Circle Markets holds licences including Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), while Invast Global is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. Circle Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Invast Global has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Circle Markets and $25000 at Invast Global.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $25000 |
| Regulation | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2007 | 1960 |
| Country | New Zealand | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Circle Markets and Invast Global, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Circle Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $25000 at Invast Global). Circle Markets charges withdrawal fees while Invast Global does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Circle Markets charges deposit fees; Invast Global does not. Overall, Circle Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $25000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Circle Markets 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 | Circle Markets | 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 | Desktop, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Circle Markets and Invast Global compare. Circle Markets runs regular live webinars; Invast Global does not. Both provide video tutorials. Circle Markets publishes daily market commentary; Invast Global does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Circle Markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Circle Markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Circle Markets | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Circle Markets 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 | Circle Markets | 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 Circle Markets 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 | Circle Markets | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |