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Invast Global

6.2/10

Virtual Brokers

6.4/10
7/10RegulationTied7/10
1/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Invast Global was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Australia, while Virtual Brokers was established in 2008 and is based in Canada. Invast Global holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while Virtual Brokers is regulated by The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) among others. Invast Global serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Virtual Brokers has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $25000 at Invast Global and $1000 at Virtual Brokers.

Virtual Brokers wins this category
FeatureInvast GlobalVirtual Brokers
Min. Deposit$25000$1000
RegulationAustralian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)The Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC), Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF)
Founded19602008
CountryAustraliaCanada
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Invast Global and Virtual Brokers, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Virtual Brokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1000 (vs $25000 at Invast Global). Virtual Brokers charges withdrawal fees while Invast Global does not, giving Invast Global an edge for frequent withdrawers. Virtual Brokers charges deposit fees; Invast Global does not. Overall, Invast Global scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Invast Global wins this category
FeatureInvast GlobalVirtual Brokers
Min. Deposit$25000$1000
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Invast Global offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Virtual Brokers supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Virtual Brokers supports social and copy trading features, which Invast Global does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureInvast GlobalVirtual Brokers
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4,MT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOS

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Invast Global and Virtual Brokers compare. Virtual Brokers runs regular live webinars; Invast Global does not. Both provide video tutorials. Virtual Brokers publishes daily market commentary; Invast Global does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Virtual Brokers maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Virtual Brokers scores higher overall in education and research.

Virtual Brokers wins this category
FeatureInvast GlobalVirtual Brokers
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesYes

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 Virtual Brokers supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureInvast GlobalVirtual Brokers
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

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 Virtual Brokers 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.

Tied
FeatureInvast GlobalVirtual Brokers
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese