Finmax
Oinvest
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Overview
Finmax was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while Oinvest was established in 2019 and is based in South Africa. Finmax holds licences including Financial Services Authority (FSA), while Oinvest is regulated by Southern African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) among others. Finmax serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Oinvest has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Finmax and $200 at Oinvest.
| Feature | Finmax | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $200 |
| Regulation | Financial Services Authority (FSA) | Southern African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2019 |
| Country | Bulgaria | South Africa |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Finmax and Oinvest, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Finmax has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $200 at Oinvest). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, Finmax scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Finmax | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $200 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Finmax 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 Finmax does not offer. Finmax edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Finmax | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4,MT5 | MT4, iOS, MacBook, iPhone |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Finmax and Oinvest compare. Oinvest has a video library; Finmax does not. Oinvest integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Finmax does not. Oinvest scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Finmax | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Finmax 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.
| Feature | Finmax | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Finmax and Oinvest 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 | Finmax | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |