Invast Global
Plus500
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Overview
Invast Global was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Australia, while Plus500 was established in 2008 and is based in Israel. Invast Global holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while Plus500 is regulated by Plus500UK Ltd authorized & regulated by the FCA (#509909) among others. Invast Global serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Plus500 has 1,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $25000 at Invast Global and $100 at Plus500.
| Feature | Invast Global | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25000 | $100 |
| Regulation | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | Plus500UK Ltd authorized & regulated by the FCA (#509909), Plus500CY Ltd authorized & regulated by CySEC (#250/14), Plus500AU Pty Ltd (ACN 153301681), ASIC in Australia AFSL #417727, FMA in New Zealand, FSP #486026 and Authorised Financial Services Provider in South Africa FSP #47546 |
| Founded | 1960 | 2008 |
| Country | Australia | Israel |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 1,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Invast Global and Plus500, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Plus500 has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $25000 at Invast Global). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Plus500 applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Invast Global does not. Overall, Plus500 scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Invast Global | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25000 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Invast Global offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Plus500 supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Plus500 supports social and copy trading features, which Invast Global does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Invast Global | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, | Web Trader, 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 Plus500 compare. Plus500 runs regular live webinars; Invast Global does not. Both provide video tutorials. Plus500 publishes daily market commentary; Invast Global does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Plus500 maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Plus500 scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Invast Global | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Plus500 supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill). Plus500 uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. Plus500 scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Invast Global | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| 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 Plus500 offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Invast Global supports 2 languages and Plus500 supports 15, giving Plus500 broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Invast Global | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Polish, Arabic, Hebrew, Danish, Norwegian, Czech, Slovak, Bulgarian and Chinese |