Invast Global
Robinhood
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Overview
Invast Global was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Australia, while Robinhood was established in 2013 and is based in USA. Invast Global holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while Robinhood is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Invast Global serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Robinhood has 10,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $25000 at Invast Global and $0 at Robinhood.
| Feature | Invast Global | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25000 | $0 |
| Regulation | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) |
| Founded | 1960 | 2013 |
| Country | Australia | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Invast Global and Robinhood, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Robinhood has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $25000 at Invast Global). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Robinhood charges deposit fees; Invast Global does not. Overall, Robinhood scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Invast Global | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25000 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Invast Global offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Robinhood supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Robinhood supports social and copy trading features, which Invast Global does not offer. Invast Global edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Invast Global | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| 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 Robinhood compare. Robinhood runs regular live webinars; Invast Global does not. Both provide video tutorials. Robinhood publishes daily market commentary; Invast Global does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Robinhood maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Robinhood scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Invast Global | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Robinhood supports 1 (bank transfer). Invast Global uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Invast Global scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Invast Global | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| 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 Robinhood offer live chat support. Invast Global offers phone support; Robinhood does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Invast Global supports 2 languages and Robinhood supports 13, giving Robinhood broader global reach. Invast Global scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Invast Global | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce |