FX Primus
Oinvest
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Overview
FX Primus was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Oinvest was established in 2019 and is based in South Africa. FX Primus holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Oinvest is regulated by Southern African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) among others. FX Primus serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Oinvest has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at FX Primus and $200 at Oinvest.
| Feature | FX Primus | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $200 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The markets in financial instruments directive (MiFID) | Southern African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) |
| Founded | 2009 | 2019 |
| Country | Cyprus | South Africa |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between FX Primus and Oinvest, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. FX Primus has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $200 at Oinvest). FX Primus charges withdrawal fees while Oinvest does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Oinvest applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; FX Primus does not. FX Primus charges deposit fees; Oinvest does not. Overall, Oinvest scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | FX Primus | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $200 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
FX Primus offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Oinvest supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. FX Primus edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | FX Primus | 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, Mac, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, iOS, MacBook, iPhone |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how FX Primus and Oinvest compare. FX Primus runs regular live webinars; Oinvest does not. Both provide video tutorials. FX Primus publishes daily market commentary; Oinvest does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. FX Primus maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. FX Primus scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | FX Primus | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| 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. FX Primus accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller), while Oinvest supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). FX Primus uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. FX Primus scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | FX Primus | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | 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 FX Primus and Oinvest offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. FX Primus supports 8 languages and Oinvest supports 2, giving FX Primus broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | FX Primus | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Indonesian, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Hungarian, and Malaysian | English, and Chinese |