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Ingot Brokers

5.6/10

Ustocktrade

7.4/10
7/10WinnerRegulation6/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ingot Brokers was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Australia, while Ustocktrade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. Ingot Brokers holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while Ustocktrade is regulated by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) among others. Ingot Brokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ustocktrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1000 at Ingot Brokers and $0 at Ustocktrade.

Ustocktrade wins this category
FeatureIngot BrokersUstocktrade
Min. Deposit$1000$0
RegulationAustralian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Founded20042008
CountryAustraliaUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ingot Brokers and Ustocktrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ustocktrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $1000 at Ingot Brokers). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Ingot Brokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Ustocktrade does not. Overall, Ustocktrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Ustocktrade wins this category
FeatureIngot BrokersUstocktrade
Min. Deposit$1000$0
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Ingot Brokers offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Ustocktrade supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Ingot Brokers edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Ingot Brokers wins this category
FeatureIngot BrokersUstocktrade
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Tablet & Mobile appsDesktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ingot Brokers and Ustocktrade compare. Ustocktrade runs regular live webinars; Ingot Brokers does not. Both provide video tutorials. Ustocktrade publishes daily market commentary; Ingot Brokers does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Ustocktrade maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Ustocktrade scores higher overall in education and research.

Ustocktrade wins this category
FeatureIngot BrokersUstocktrade
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
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 Ustocktrade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

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