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Ingot Brokers

5.6/10

selftrade

7.4/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchTied4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ingot Brokers was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Australia, while selftrade was established in 2013 and is based in Australia. Ingot Brokers holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while selftrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Ingot Brokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; selftrade has 14,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $1000 at Ingot Brokers and $250 at selftrade.

selftrade wins this category
FeatureIngot Brokersselftrade
Min. Deposit$1000$250
RegulationAustralian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)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-F304
Founded20042013
CountryAustraliaAustralia
Clients10,000+14,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ingot Brokers and selftrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ingot Brokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1000 (vs $250 at selftrade). selftrade charges withdrawal fees while Ingot Brokers does not, giving Ingot Brokers an edge for frequent withdrawers. Ingot Brokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; selftrade does not. selftrade charges deposit fees; Ingot Brokers does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureIngot Brokersselftrade
Min. Deposit$1000$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureIngot Brokersselftrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 selftrade compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureIngot Brokersselftrade
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 selftrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). selftrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. selftrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

selftrade wins this category
FeatureIngot Brokersselftrade
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 selftrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ingot Brokers supports 2 languages and selftrade supports 8, giving selftrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureIngot Brokersselftrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic