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Ingot Brokers

5.6/10
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IronFX

6.5/10
7/10RegulationWinner9/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchTied4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ingot Brokers was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Australia, while IronFX was established in 2010 and is based in Cyprus. Ingot Brokers holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while IronFX is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Ingot Brokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; IronFX has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1000 at Ingot Brokers and $500 at IronFX.

IronFX wins this category
FeatureIngot BrokersIronFX
Min. Deposit$1000$500
RegulationAustralian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded20042010
CountryAustraliaCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ingot Brokers and IronFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ingot Brokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1000 (vs $500 at IronFX). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Ingot Brokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; IronFX does not. IronFX charges deposit fees; Ingot Brokers does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureIngot BrokersIronFX
Min. Deposit$1000$500
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Ingot Brokers offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while IronFX supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. IronFX supports social and copy trading features, which Ingot Brokers does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureIngot BrokersIronFX
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, Mac, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ingot Brokers and IronFX compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureIngot BrokersIronFX
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Ingot Brokers accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while IronFX supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureIngot BrokersIronFX
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Ingot Brokers and IronFX 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.

Tied
FeatureIngot BrokersIronFX
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese