Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Global Prime vs InvestEngine
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Global Prime |  InvestEngine |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $0 | £100 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, MetalsCovers more | ETFs |
| Regulators | Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC), SIPC | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Investor protection | SIPC up to USD 500,000 | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | $0 deposit fees | Free |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 | Web, iOS, Android |
| Account types | Joint, Corporate | ISA, SIPP, Corporate |
| Stock trade fee | Not confirmed | £0 |
| Account fee | Not confirmed | £0 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.1% | Not confirmed |
| Maximum retail leverage | 1:1000 | Not confirmed |
| Interest on cash | Not confirmed | 0% |
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Key differences
- Global Prime scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 8.7.
- Regulators: only Global Prime offers Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC), SIPC.
- Regulators: only InvestEngine offers Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
- Founded is lower at Global Prime: 2010 vs 2019.
- Global Prime is licensed in 2 more countries.
- Markets: only Global Prime offers Stocks, Forex, CFDs.
- Platforms: only Global Prime offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5.
- Platforms: only InvestEngine offers Web, iOS, Android.
- Account types: only Global Prime offers Joint.
- Account types: only InvestEngine offers ISA, SIPP.
Our verdict on each
Global Prime
Global Prime is a low-cost broker for traders who already work in a standard terminal and want shares, forex and CFDs in one place. A minimum deposit of $0 and a listed EUR/USD spread of 0.1% keep the running costs down, though leverage of 1:1000 is not for beginners.
InvestEngine
InvestEngine suits beginners who want their money spread across ETFs without picking shares themselves. Costs stay thin: an account fee of £0, a stock trade fee of £0 and a single portfolio management charge of 0.25%, with deposits and withdrawals free.
Score breakdown
| Area | Global Prime | InvestEngine |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.7Higher | 9.0 |
| Offer | 9.2Higher | 8.8The isa, sipp and corporate account range wraps one ETF plan for savers and firms alike. |
| Trust | 9.4Higher | 8.4 |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Global Prime | InvestEngine |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 55 of 471 | 195 of 471 |
| Investment platforms and apps | 14 of 86 | 42 of 86 |
Sources behind this comparison
Global Prime
- globalprime.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- sipc.org: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
InvestEngine
- investengine.com: 10 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- blog.investengine.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- help.investengine.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Global Prime | InvestEngine |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Demo account, Crypto | Fractional shares, Mobile app |
| Pricing model | Commission free, Low feesCovers more | Commission free |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Beginners |
| Legal entity | TD PRIME SERVICES LLC | InvestEngine (UK) Limited |
| Headquarters | Australia | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2010Lower | 2019 |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Email, Help centre |
Robo-advisors
| Fact | Global Prime | InvestEngine |
|---|---|---|
| Management fee | Not confirmed | 0.25% |
| Minimum investment | Not confirmed | £1 |
| Portfolio types | Not confirmed | ETF |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Global Prime | InvestEngine | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | Not confirmed | £0at the median | £0 |
| Account fee | Not confirmed | £0at the median | £0 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.1%lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 0.65% |
| Interest on cash | Not confirmed | 0%lowest quarter | 3% |
Median across 43 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Global Prime
Pros
- Regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) and SIPC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC) and SIPC), so the money sits in a regulated structure.
- One account covers stocks, ETFs, forex, CFDs, crypto and metals (stocks, etfs and forex) on MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 (MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5).
- A demo account is offered, so you can test the terminals before funding, and pricing comes in commission free and low fees variants.
Cons
- Account types run to joint and corporate only, with no ISA, SIPP or IRA listed, so tax wrappers sit elsewhere.
- Leverage of 1:1000 magnifies losses as much as gains, so oversized positions hurt quickly.
- SIPC cover attaches to TD PRIME SERVICES LLC, the US entity, while the brand sits in Australia, so the entity on your account matters.
InvestEngine
Pros
- An account fee of £0 and a stock trade fee of £0 leave almost nothing to pay for holding or trading.
- Investor protection is FSCS up to GBP 85,000, with the platform regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.
- The platform list covers Web, iOS and Android, and fractional shares make small regular buys work.
Cons
- Shares are not among its markets (etfs), so the range stays on funds rather than a general dealing list.
- Support runs on email and help centre, with no phone number for urgent account questions.
- Cash waiting to be invested earns 0%.
Who each suits
Global Prime
Who it suits
- Traders who already work in MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5 and want one account for shares, forex, CFDs and crypto.
- Anyone testing a platform first, since a demo account is offered and both joint and corporate accounts sit in the range (joint and corporate).
Who should look elsewhere
- Not for beginners: leverage of 1:1000 turns a wrong position into a fast loss, and the platforms are MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 rather than a simplified app.
- Not for futures traders: eToro lists stocks, etfs and forex, which adds futures that the Global Prime markets list leaves out.
InvestEngine
Who it suits
- Beginners who want a curated portfolio and can start from a minimum investment of £1.
- ISA and SIPP holders in the UK who would rather not pay an account fee.
- Investors who only need help by email and are happy to stay inside a single asset class.
Who should look elsewhere
- CFI, for anyone who wants to open with a minimum deposit of $0 rather than £100.
- Vantage, for anyone who wants a smaller entry point, since its minimum deposit is $5.
- eToro, for traders who want share dealing, because shares are not among its markets (etfs).
Country by country
| Country | Global Prime | InvestEngine |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Global Prime
What will it cost me to get started?+
The minimum deposit is $0 and the published deposit charge is $0 deposit fees. What you pay afterwards depends on the account model you pick, either commission-free or low-fee (commission free and low fees), and on the spread you trade through, with an EUR/USD spread of 0.1% listed.
How is my money protected?+
Global Prime is registered with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC), and it appears on the SIPC membership list. The listed investor protection is SIPC up to USD 500,000. That cover belongs to the US entity, so check the legal entity named on your account before you fund it.
InvestEngine
What does it cost to hold an InvestEngine account?+
The account fee is £0 and a stock trade costs £0, so buying and holding leaves most of the pot intact. The only ongoing charge is the portfolio management fee of 0.25%, which is taken on the portfolio rather than per trade. Cash left uninvested earns 0%.
Is my money protected if the platform fails?+
The Financial Conduct Authority is the regulator named on the licence, and the platform states investor protection of FSCS up to GBP 85,000. The account is run by InvestEngine (UK) Limited, a UK company, so UK rules and the protection scheme both apply to the account.
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