Ducascopy Bank
Invast Global
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Overview
Ducascopy Bank was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Switzerland, while Invast Global was established in 1960 and is based in Australia. Ducascopy Bank holds licences including Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), while Invast Global is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. Ducascopy Bank serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Invast Global has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $5000 at Ducascopy Bank and $25000 at Invast Global.
| Feature | Ducascopy Bank | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $5000 | $25000 |
| Regulation | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Financial Services Authority (FSA) | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 1998 | 1960 |
| Country | Switzerland | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ducascopy Bank and Invast Global, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Invast Global has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $25000 (vs $5000 at Ducascopy Bank). Ducascopy Bank charges withdrawal fees while Invast Global does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Invast Global scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ducascopy Bank | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $5000 | $25000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Ducascopy Bank offers MT5, cTrader, while Invast Global supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Ducascopy Bank supports social and copy trading features, which Invast Global does not offer. Invast Global edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Ducascopy Bank | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | JForex, MT4 (via Bridge), ZuluTrade, WebTrader, Binary Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ducascopy Bank and Invast Global compare. Ducascopy Bank runs regular live webinars; Invast Global does not. Both provide video tutorials. Ducascopy Bank publishes daily market commentary; Invast Global does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Ducascopy Bank maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Ducascopy Bank scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ducascopy Bank | 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. Ducascopy Bank 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 | Ducascopy Bank | 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 Ducascopy Bank 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 | Ducascopy Bank | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |