Invast Global
Startrader
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Overview
Invast Global was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Australia, while Startrader was established in 2011 and is based in Hong Kong. Invast Global holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while Startrader is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Invast Global serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Startrader has 500,000 +. The minimum deposit is $25000 at Invast Global and $50 at Startrader.
| Feature | Invast Global | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25000 | $50 |
| Regulation | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Saint Vincent and Grenadines (SVG) and Financial Services Authority Seychelles (FSA) |
| Founded | 1960 | 2011 |
| Country | Australia | Hong Kong |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 500,000 + |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Invast Global and Startrader, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Invast Global has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $25000 (vs $50 at Startrader). Startrader charges withdrawal fees while Invast Global does not, giving Invast Global an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Startrader scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Invast Global | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25000 | $50 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Invast Global offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Startrader supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Invast Global offers a mobile trading app; mobile availability for Startrader is limited. Startrader 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 | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | No |
| Android App | Yes | No |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, | MT4, MT5 and Web Trader |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Invast Global and Startrader compare. Startrader runs regular live webinars; Invast Global does not. Both provide video tutorials. Startrader publishes daily market commentary; Invast Global does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Startrader maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Startrader scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Invast Global | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Startrader supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). Startrader uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Startrader scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Invast Global | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| 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 Startrader 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 | Startrader |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Chinese |