Ellevest
Invast Global
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Overview
Ellevest was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while Invast Global was established in 1960 and is based in Australia. Ellevest holds licences including Unregulated, while Invast Global is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. Ellevest serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Invast Global has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Ellevest and $25000 at Invast Global.
| Feature | Ellevest | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $25000 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2008 | 1960 |
| Country | USA | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ellevest and Invast Global, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ellevest has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $25000 at Invast Global). Ellevest charges withdrawal fees while Invast Global does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Ellevest applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Invast Global does not. Ellevest charges deposit fees; Invast Global does not. Overall, Ellevest scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ellevest | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $25000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Ellevest 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 | Ellevest | 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 | Windows, Android, Mac OS, iOS | MT4, |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ellevest and Invast Global compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Ellevest | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Ellevest 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 | Ellevest | 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 Ellevest 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 | Ellevest | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |