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forextime

8.3/10

Ingot Brokers

5.6/10
10/10WinnerRegulation7/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

forextime was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Lebanon, while Ingot Brokers was established in 2004 and is based in Australia. forextime holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Ingot Brokers is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. forextime serves 200,000+ clients worldwide; Ingot Brokers has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at forextime and $1000 at Ingot Brokers.

forextime wins this category
FeatureforextimeIngot Brokers
Min. Deposit$250$1000
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F230Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded20112004
CountryLebanonAustralia
Clients200,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between forextime and Ingot Brokers, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ingot Brokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1000 (vs $250 at forextime). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Ingot Brokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; forextime does not. forextime charges deposit fees; Ingot Brokers does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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FeatureforextimeIngot Brokers
Min. Deposit$250$1000
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

forextime offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Ingot Brokers supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

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FeatureforextimeIngot Brokers
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

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

forextime wins this category
FeatureforextimeIngot Brokers
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. forextime accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Ingot Brokers supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). forextime uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. forextime scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

forextime wins this category
FeatureforextimeIngot Brokers
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both forextime and Ingot Brokers offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. forextime supports 8 languages and Ingot Brokers supports 2, giving forextime broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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FeatureforextimeIngot Brokers
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese