Invast Global
XM
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Overview
Invast Global was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Australia, while XM was established in 2009 and is based in Cyprus. Invast Global holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while XM is regulated by International Financial Services Commission(IFSC) among others. Invast Global serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; XM has 3,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $25000 at Invast Global and $5 at XM.
| Feature | Invast Global | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25000 | $5 |
| Regulation | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | International Financial Services Commission(IFSC), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 1960 | 2009 |
| Country | Australia | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 3,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Invast Global and XM, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Invast Global has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $25000 (vs $5 at XM). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. XM applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Invast Global does not. Overall, XM scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Invast Global | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25000 | $5 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Invast Global offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while XM supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. XM supports social and copy trading features, which Invast Global does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Invast Global | XM |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, | MT4, MT5, Mac, 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 XM compare. XM runs regular live webinars; Invast Global does not. Both provide video tutorials. XM publishes daily market commentary; Invast Global does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. XM maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. XM scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Invast Global | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
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 XM supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). XM uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. XM scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Invast Global | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| 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 XM offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Invast Global supports 2 languages and XM supports 20, giving XM broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Invast Global | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, and Turkish |