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Ingot Brokers

5.6/10

sogotrade

7.7/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ingot Brokers was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Australia, while sogotrade was established in 2016 and is based in USA. Ingot Brokers holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while sogotrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Ingot Brokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; sogotrade has 1,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $1000 at Ingot Brokers and $250 at sogotrade.

sogotrade wins this category
FeatureIngot Brokerssogotrade
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-F307
Founded20042016
CountryAustraliaUSA
Clients10,000+1,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ingot Brokers and sogotrade, 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 sogotrade). sogotrade charges withdrawal fees while Ingot Brokers does not, giving Ingot Brokers an edge for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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

Platforms

Ingot Brokers offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while sogotrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureIngot Brokerssogotrade
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 sogotrade compare. sogotrade runs regular live webinars; Ingot Brokers does not. Both provide video tutorials. sogotrade publishes daily market commentary; Ingot Brokers does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. sogotrade maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. sogotrade scores higher overall in education and research.

sogotrade wins this category
FeatureIngot Brokerssogotrade
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesNo

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

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

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