Fortrade
Invast Global
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Overview
Fortrade was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in UK, while Invast Global was established in 1960 and is based in Australia. Fortrade holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970, while Invast Global is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. Fortrade serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Invast Global has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Fortrade and $25000 at Invast Global.
| Feature | Fortrade | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $25000 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970, National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB) FRN: 193075810, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) ABN: 33 614 683 831 | AFSL: 493520, Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF) CRN: BC1148613, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) with CIF license number 385/20 | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 1992 | 1960 |
| Country | UK | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Fortrade and Invast Global, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Fortrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $25000 at Invast Global). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Fortrade charges deposit fees; Invast Global does not. Overall, Fortrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Fortrade | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $25000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Fortrade 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 | Fortrade | 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 | MT4, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Fortrade and Invast Global compare. Invast Global has a video library; Fortrade does not. Invast Global integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Fortrade does not. Invast Global scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Fortrade | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Fortrade accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Neteller), while Invast Global supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Fortrade uniquely supports PayPal and Neteller among the two brokers. Fortrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Fortrade | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Fortrade and Invast Global offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Fortrade supports 1 language and Invast Global supports 2, giving Invast Global broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Fortrade | Invast Global |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English | English, and Chinese |