Invast Global
Velocity Trade
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Overview
Invast Global was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Australia, while Velocity Trade was established in 2007 and is based in Australia. Invast Global holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while Velocity Trade is regulated by Australian Securities & Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. Invast Global serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Velocity Trade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $25000 at Invast Global and $1 at Velocity Trade.
| Feature | Invast Global | Velocity Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25000 | $1 |
| Regulation | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | Australian Securities & Investment Commission (ASIC), BaFIN (German Federal Financial Services Authority ID: 10159853), Financial Markets Authority (FMA) of New Zealand, Financial Sector Conduct Authority of South Africa (FSCA) FSP No. 43295, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA Registered Number 497263) |
| Founded | 1960 | 2007 |
| Country | Australia | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Invast Global and Velocity Trade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Velocity Trade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $25000 at Invast Global). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Velocity Trade applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Invast Global does not. Overall, Velocity Trade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Invast Global | Velocity Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25000 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Invast Global offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Velocity Trade supports MT4. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Invast Global edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Invast Global | Velocity Trade |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, | MT4, Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Invast Global and Velocity Trade compare. Velocity Trade runs regular live webinars; Invast Global does not. Both provide video tutorials. Velocity Trade publishes daily market commentary; Invast Global does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Velocity Trade maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Velocity Trade scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Invast Global | Velocity Trade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Velocity Trade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Invast Global | Velocity Trade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Velocity Trade 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 | Velocity Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |