Ingot Brokers
td ameritrade
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Overview
Ingot Brokers was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Australia, while td ameritrade was established in 2016 and is based in Malta. Ingot Brokers holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while td ameritrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Ingot Brokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; td ameritrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1000 at Ingot Brokers and $250 at td ameritrade.
| Feature | Ingot Brokers | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1000 | $250 |
| Regulation | Australian 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-F319 |
| Founded | 2004 | 2016 |
| Country | Australia | Malta |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ingot Brokers and td ameritrade, 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 td ameritrade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Ingot Brokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; td ameritrade does not. Overall, td ameritrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ingot Brokers | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1000 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Ingot Brokers offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while td ameritrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Ingot Brokers | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, 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 td ameritrade compare. Ingot Brokers has a video library; td ameritrade does not. Ingot Brokers integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); td ameritrade does not. Ingot Brokers scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ingot Brokers | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
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 td ameritrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). td ameritrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. td ameritrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Ingot Brokers | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
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 td ameritrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ingot Brokers supports 2 languages and td ameritrade supports 8, giving td ameritrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Ingot Brokers | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |