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InstaForex vs InvestEngine

Compare InstaForex and InvestEngine side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

InstaForex

InstaForex

Forex and CFD traders globally

InstaForex is a forex and multi-asset CFD broker founded in 2007, offering MT4, MT5 and WebTrader access to o…

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InvestEngine

InvestEngine

Low-cost passive ETF investing

InvestEngine is a UK ETF-only platform with commission-free DIY portfolios across ISA, SIPP, GIA, and busines…

Head-to-head comparison

InstaForex vs InvestEngine
Feature InstaForex InvestEngine
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - -
Regulators CySEC, BVI FSC FCA
Best for Forex and CFD traders globally Low-cost passive ETF investing
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Funds
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Margin
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Demo Account
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Investment Plans
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Isa
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Sipp
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Business Account
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Pros & cons

InstaForex

InstaForex

Pros

  • Minimum deposit from $1 across all account types
  • Zero spread on major forex pairs and select crypto CFDs on EU entity
  • No deposit fee and no inactivity fee
  • MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
  • Swap-free (Islamic) account option available
  • Demo account available
  • Over 300 instruments including forex, indices, commodities and crypto CFDs

Cons

  • CySEC fined EU entity EUR 130,000 in 2018 for compliance failures
  • Multiple regulator warnings issued against InstaForex entities globally
  • Withdrawal fees apply, varying by method (up to 2.5% for bank cards)
  • Spread widths on Standard accounts are wide relative to raw-spread ECN brokers
  • Primary operating entity registered in BVI, an offshore jurisdiction
  • US clients are not accepted
  • Research and educational tools are more limited than comparable multi-asset brokers
InvestEngine

InvestEngine

Pros

  • No platform fee for DIY portfolios
  • No account opening, deposit, withdrawal, or inactivity fees
  • No FX conversion fee - all ETFs traded in GBP
  • SIPP and ISA with zero platform fee
  • Business accounts available for UK limited companies
  • Managed portfolios priced at 0.25% per year when available
  • Over 830 ETFs from providers including iShares and Vanguard
  • Auto-rebalancing on DIY, managed, and LifePlan portfolios

Cons

  • ETFs only - no individual stocks, bonds, funds, or other asset classes
  • Trades execute in a once-daily bulk order, not in real time
  • No limit orders, stop-loss orders, or price alerts
  • SIPP drawdown not supported - transfer elsewhere to start withdrawing
  • Employer and company director pension contributions not accepted via SIPP
  • Managed portfolios and LifePlan portfolios currently unavailable to new investors
  • No interest paid on uninvested cash
  • No demo account with virtual funds
InstaForex

InstaForex

InstaForex is a forex and multi-asset CFD broker founded in 2007, offering MT4, MT5 and WebTrader access to over 300 instruments including forex pairs, indices, commodities and crypto.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

InvestEngine

InvestEngine

InvestEngine is a UK ETF-only platform with commission-free DIY portfolios across ISA, SIPP, GIA, and business accounts. Managed portfolios at 0.25% per year are currently unavailable to new investors.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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