icm capital
Oinvest
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Overview
icm capital was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Geneva, while Oinvest was established in 2019 and is based in South Africa. icm capital holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Oinvest is regulated by Southern African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) among others. icm capital serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Oinvest has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at icm capital and $200 at Oinvest.
| Feature | icm capital | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $200 |
| Regulation | Financial 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-F258 | Southern African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) |
| Founded | 2015 | 2019 |
| Country | Geneva | South Africa |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between icm capital and Oinvest, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Oinvest has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (vs $250 at icm capital). icm capital charges withdrawal fees while Oinvest does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Oinvest applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; icm capital does not. Overall, Oinvest scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | icm capital | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $200 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
icm capital 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. icm capital edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | icm capital | 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, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 icm capital and Oinvest compare. icm capital runs regular live webinars; Oinvest does not. Both provide video tutorials. icm capital publishes daily market commentary; Oinvest does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. icm capital maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. icm capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | icm capital | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. icm capital accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Oinvest supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). icm capital uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. icm capital scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | icm capital | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | 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 icm capital and Oinvest offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. icm capital supports 8 languages and Oinvest supports 2, giving icm capital broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | icm capital | Oinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |