Invast Global
OANDA
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Overview
Invast Global was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Australia, while OANDA was established in 1996 and is based in United States, Canada. Invast Global holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while OANDA is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Invast Global serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; OANDA has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $25000 at Invast Global and $1 at OANDA.
| Feature | Invast Global | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25000 | $1 |
| Regulation | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 1960 | 1996 |
| Country | Australia | United States, Canada |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Invast Global and OANDA, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. OANDA has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $25000 at Invast Global). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, OANDA scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Invast Global | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25000 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Invast Global offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while OANDA supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Invast Global | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| 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, OANDA Desktop, OANDA Web, OANDA Mobile |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Invast Global and OANDA compare. OANDA runs regular live webinars; Invast Global does not. Both provide video tutorials. OANDA publishes daily market commentary; Invast Global does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. OANDA maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. OANDA scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Invast Global | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
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 OANDA supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Invast Global | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
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 OANDA 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.
| Feature | Invast Global | OANDA |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |