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CMC Markets

7.5/10
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Oinvest

5.7/10
7/10WinnerRegulation5/10
4/10FeesWinner6/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

CMC Markets was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in UK, while Oinvest was established in 2019 and is based in South Africa. CMC Markets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Oinvest is regulated by Southern African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) among others. CMC Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Oinvest has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $200.

CMC Markets wins this category
FeatureCMC MarketsOinvest
Min. Deposit$200$200
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Southern African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)
Founded19892019
CountryUKSouth Africa
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between CMC Markets and Oinvest, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $200. CMC Markets charges withdrawal fees while Oinvest does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, Oinvest scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Oinvest wins this category
FeatureCMC MarketsOinvest
Min. Deposit$200$200
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

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

CMC Markets wins this category
FeatureCMC MarketsOinvest
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, iOS, MacBook, iPhone

Education & Research

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

CMC Markets wins this category
FeatureCMC MarketsOinvest
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. CMC Markets accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Oinvest supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureCMC MarketsOinvest
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 CMC Markets and Oinvest offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. CMC Markets supports 8 languages and Oinvest supports 2, giving CMC Markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureCMC MarketsOinvest
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, German, French, Polish, Spanish, Swedish, Italian, and NorwegianEnglish, and Chinese