Invast Global
lightspeed
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Overview
Invast Global was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Australia, while lightspeed was established in 2014 and is based in USA. Invast Global holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while lightspeed is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Invast Global serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; lightspeed has 142,500+. The minimum deposit is $25000 at Invast Global and $250 at lightspeed.
| Feature | Invast Global | lightspeed |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25000 | $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-F269 |
| Founded | 1960 | 2014 |
| Country | Australia | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 142,500+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Invast Global and lightspeed, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. lightspeed has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $25000 at Invast Global). lightspeed charges withdrawal fees while Invast Global does not, giving Invast Global an edge for frequent withdrawers. lightspeed applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Invast Global does not. Overall, Invast Global scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Invast Global | lightspeed |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25000 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Invast Global offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while lightspeed supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. lightspeed supports social and copy trading features, which Invast Global does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Invast Global | lightspeed |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, | 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 Invast Global and lightspeed compare. lightspeed runs regular live webinars; Invast Global does not. Both provide video tutorials. lightspeed publishes daily market commentary; Invast Global does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. lightspeed maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. lightspeed scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Invast Global | lightspeed |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Invast Global accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while lightspeed supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). lightspeed uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. lightspeed scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Invast Global | lightspeed |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Invast Global and lightspeed offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Invast Global supports 2 languages and lightspeed supports 8, giving lightspeed broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Invast Global | lightspeed |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |