Deriv Information

Deriv is a regulated broker, offering trading on forex, indices, stocks, commodities, cryptocurrencies and ETFs with leverage up to 1:1000 (forex) and spreads from 0 pips on Deriv MT5, Deriv X, Deriv cTrader, Deriv Trader, Deriv Bot, Deriv GO, and SmartTrader trading platforms. The minimum deposit requirement is only $5.

Pros and Cons

Is Deriv Legit?

Deriv is licensed by MFSA to offer services. However, the certification from VFSC and FSA is suspicious clone.

Regulated Country	Regulator	Current Status	Regulated Entity	License Type	License No.
	Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA)	Regulated	DERIV INVESTMENTS (EUROPE) LIMITED	Market Maker (MM)	C 70156
	Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC)	Suspicious Clone	Binary (V) Ltd	Retail Forex License	Unreleased
	British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (FSA)	Suspicious Clone	Binary (BVI) Ltd.	Retail Forex License	SIBA/L/18/1114

What Can I Trade on Deriv?

Deriv offers trading on forex, indices, stocks, commodities, cryptocurrencies and ETFs.

Account Type

Here are six account types Deriv offers:

Leverage

Deriv offers flexible leverage options, varying by trading assets. It's important that forex traders learn how to manage leverage and employ risk management strategies to mitigate forex losses.

Deriv Fees

Trading Platform

Deposit and Withdrawal

Deriv accepts payments via credit & debit cards, online banking, mobile payments, E-wallets, cryptocurrencies, On-ramp/Off ramp and Voucher.

Deposit Options

Withdrawal Options

Invest Markets Information

Invest Markets is an international online platform offering CFD trading, supporting the trading of assets such as foreign exchange and stock CFDs. The platform highlights its WebTrader trading platform, allowing traders to trade directly via browsers on devices like computers and mobile phones. It offers multiple account types and provides a maximum leverage ratio of 1:400.

Pros and Cons

Is Invest Markets Legit?

The Financial Services Commission offshore regulates Invest Markets, with a regulatory license number of 000307/19.

What Can I Trade on Invest Markets?

Invest Markets offers stocks, indices, commodities, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, forex, and favourites.

Account Type

The platform offers 4 types of accounts, differentiated by capital thresholds and rights:

Invest Markets Fees

Trading costs:

The spread ranges from 1.6 pips to 3.0 pips, depending on the account type.

Non-trading fees:

An inactive account fee will be charged if there is no account activity for 1 consecutive month.

Withdrawal fees apply to lower-tier accounts if the free withdrawal limit is exceeded:

VIP accounts: free unlimited withdrawals

Platinum accounts: 3 free withdrawals per month

Gold/Basic accounts: 1 free withdrawal per month

Leverage

All account types offer a maximum leverage of 1:400, applicable to retail clients.

Trading Platform

Invest Markets provides the WebTrader platform, which can be accessed directly via a browser without downloading, supporting devices such as computers and mobile phones.

Deposit and Withdrawal

Deposit

The minimum initial deposit is $250. Deposit methods include credit cards, electronic payments (such as Skrill and Neteller), and bank wire transfers. Deposits via credit cards or e-wallets are processed instantly, while bank wire transfers take 1-3 business days.

Withdrawal

The withdrawal process is: log in → Banking → Withdrawal → fill in the amount and information, then submit. There is no minimum withdrawal limit for credit cards or e-wallets. For bank wire transfers, the minimum amount required is ≥₣100/$120/€100 (currency-specific limits apply). Withdrawal requests are processed within 24 business hours, and funds may take 1-5 business days to arrive at the destination.