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Ingot Brokers

5.6/10

Libertex

7.9/10
7/10RegulationWinner8/10
0/10FeesWinner8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner9/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ingot Brokers was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Australia, while Libertex was established in 2012 and is based in Cyprus. Ingot Brokers holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while Libertex is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) with CIF Licence number 164/12 among others. Ingot Brokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Libertex has 2,200,000+. The minimum deposit is $1000 at Ingot Brokers and $117 at Libertex.

Libertex wins this category
FeatureIngot BrokersLibertex
Min. Deposit$1000$117
RegulationAustralian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) with CIF Licence number 164/12
Founded20042012
CountryAustraliaCyprus
Clients10,000+2,200,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ingot Brokers and Libertex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ingot Brokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1000 (vs $117 at Libertex). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Ingot Brokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Libertex does not. Overall, Libertex scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Libertex wins this category
FeatureIngot BrokersLibertex
Min. Deposit$1000$117
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureIngot BrokersLibertex
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesNo
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, MT5, Duplitrade, Mobile Apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ingot Brokers and Libertex compare. Both provide video tutorials. Libertex publishes daily market commentary; Ingot Brokers does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Libertex scores higher overall in education and research.

Libertex wins this category
FeatureIngot BrokersLibertex
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
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 Libertex supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Libertex uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Libertex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

Libertex wins this category
FeatureIngot BrokersLibertex
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

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 Libertex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ingot Brokers supports 2 languages and Libertex supports 9, giving Libertex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureIngot BrokersLibertex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, German, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese