“INGOT Brokers (Australia) Pty Ltd is an Australian investment firm authorised and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). The broker provides the ability to trade on 1,000+ financial CFD instruments covering Forex, Stocks, Agriculture, Energies, Metals, Indices, ETFs, and Cryptocurrencies from the popular MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms, and also web trading.
INGOT Brokers is an award-winning broker founded in 2006. It is a brand name for INGOT Brokers (Australia) Pty Ltd, an Australian investment firm authorised and is regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). The broker provides the ability to trade on 1,000+ financial CFD instruments covering Forex, Stocks, Agriculture, Energies, Metals, Indices, ETFs, and Cryptocurrencies from the popular MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms, and also web trading.
Clients can choose from three main account types called Prime-AU, Professional-AU, and ECN-AU. Prime and ECN accounts are commission-based and have the lowest spreads whereas the Professional account is commission-free but with slightly larger spreads. Other differences include minimum deposits and available products. Demo and swap-free accounts are also available.
Market research is provided by a Blog, Market News, and a Corporate Events and Index Dividends Calendar which are all regularly updated; however, the education material is limited. There is also multilingual 24/5 customer support via email, phone, and live chat including a contact form.
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☑️ Regulations | ASIC (Australia) |
🗺 Supported Languages | Arabic, English, French, German, Spanish, Turkish |
💰 Products | Crypto, Futures, Currencies, ETFs, Indices, Commodities, Stocks |
💵 Min Deposit | $100 |
💹 Max Leverage | 1:500 (ASIC) |
🖥 Trading Desk Type | ECN, STP |
📊 Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, WebTrader |
💳 Deposit Options | Cryptocurrencies, Credit Card, Neteller, Skrill, Wire Transfer |
💳 Withdrawal Options | Cryptocurrencies, Neteller, Skrill, Wire Transfer |
🤴 Demo Account | Yes |
🗓 Foundation Year | 2006 |
🌎 Headquarters Country | Australia |
“INGOT Brokers is a brand name for INGOT Brokers (Australia) Pty Ltd, an Australian investment firm authorised and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).”
INGOT Brokers is a brand name for INGOT Brokers (Australia) Pty Ltd, an Australian investment firm authorised and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), as shown on the regulator’s register below:
The broker provides further security of client funds by following the below regulatory requirements by ASIC:
“INGOT Brokers offers clients the ability to trade on more than 1,000+ financial instruments covering eight asset classes – Forex, Stocks, Agriculture, Energies, Metals, Indices, ETFs, and Cryptocurrencies.”
INGOT Brokers offers clients the ability to trade on more than 1,000+ financial instruments covering eight asset classes – Forex, Stocks, Agriculture, Energies, Metals, Indices, ETFs, and Cryptocurrencies. Below is a list of just some of the available markets for trading:
Forex | Commodities (Agriculture, Energies, Metals) | ETFs |
EURUSD | Corn | VanEck Vectors Gold Miners ETF |
GBPUSD | Wheat | IShares Russell 1000 Value ETF |
AUDUSD | WTI Oil | Direxion Daily Gold Miners Index Bear 3x Shares ETF |
NZDJPY | Gold | Vanguard Value ETF |
Shares | Indices | Cryptocurrencies |
Netflix | DAX 30 | Bitcoin |
S&P 500 | Ethereum | |
Tesla Motors, Inc. | Dow Jones 30 | Litecoin |
Alphabet Inc. | FTSE 100 | Ripple |
* Details regarding the available assets are taken from the INGOT Brokers website and trading platform and are correct at the time of this review. You can find a more detailed list here.
Trading costs such as spreads and overnight funding (swap) rates vary depending on the entity, account type opened, and instrument being traded and are covered further down this review.
“INGOT Brokers offers clients three main account types called Prime-AU, Professional-AU and ECN-AU as well as a demo account.”
INGOT Brokers offers clients three main account types called Prime-AU, Professional-AU, and ECN-AU as well as a demo accounts. The table below shows a breakdown for each account and its features:
Prime-AU | Professional-AU | ECN-AU | |
Spreads from | 0 pips | 1 pip | 0 pips |
Leverage | 1:30, 1:500* | 1:30, 1:500* | 1:30, 1:500* |
Min. Deposit | $25,000 | $100 | $100 |
Commissions | $5.00 | $0.00 | $7.00 |
Hedging Allowed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
EA’s allowed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Products | Commodities, Stocks, Indices, ETFs, Forex, Cryptocurrencies | Spot Metals, Spot Energies, Spot Indices, US CFDs, Crypto CFDs, Future Energies, Future Indices, Spot Forex | Spot Metals, Spot Energies, Spot Indices, Crypto CFDs, Spot Forex |
* For professional clients.
It should be noted that due to regulations INGOT Brokers Australia offers maximum leverage from 1:30 up to 1:500*.
* Maximum leverage of 1:30 for retail clients and 1:500 for professional clients.
Users can open a new account in just a few steps. After clicking the ‘Start Trading’ button on the broker’s homepage, users will be guided through the below steps:
The broker does not accept clients from Japan, the US, China, Korea, and Iran.
“INGOT Brokers offers a limited selection of fee-free payment methods that include bank wire and Poli Internet Banking.”
INGOT Brokers offers a limited selection of fee-free payment methods that include bank wire and Poli Internet Banking. The below tables shows the fees, minimums, maximums, and processing times for deposits and withdrawals:
Deposits | Currency | Fee | Minimum | Maximum | Processing Time |
Wire Transfer | USD, EUR, AUD, GBP | No Fees | $ 100 | No limit | Upon receiving |
Poli | AUD | No Fees | $ 100 | $ 19,999 | Instantly |
Withdrawals | Currency | Fee | Minimum | Maximum | Processing Time |
Wire Transfer | USD, EUR, AUD, GBP | No Fees | $ 70 | $ 1000000 | 1 – 5 Business Days |
To deposit and withdraw funds users will need to enter the client portal area and click on ‘Funds Management.’
“INGOT Brokers offers clients the ability to trade on two of the most globally popular trading platforms, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and web trading. Both platforms are available for Windows desktop.”
INGOT Brokers offers clients the ability to trade on two of the most globally popular trading platforms, MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 and web trading. Both platforms are available for Windows desktop. The platform features are highlighted below:
INGOT Brokers MetaTrader 4
INGOT Brokers MetaTrader 5
INGOT Brokers MetaTrader 5 Web
A screenshot of the INGOT Brokers MetaTrader 5 platform is shown below and is covered in more detail in the video review:
“INGOT Brokers offers users the ability to access mobile trading on the go from the MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 mobile trading apps for Android and iOS systems.”
INGOT Brokers offers users the ability to access mobile trading on the go from the MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 mobile trading apps for Android and iOS systems. Both app download links can be found in the Google PlayStore or Apple AppStore.
The MetaTrader 5 mobile trading app provides a range of different features including:
The mobile trading app provided by INGOT Brokers is covered in more detail in the video review.
“INGOT Brokers does not provide any additional features from what is already available in the trading platforms offered. However, users can still access the MetaTrader Market place from the desktop platform for copy trading and algorithmic trading services.”
INGOT Brokers does not provide any additional features from what is already available in the trading platforms. However, users can still access the MetaTrader Marketplace from the desktop platform which provides users with the ability to download thousands of additional technical indicators and automated trading strategies.
“INGOT brokers offer a range of commission-free and commission-based account types but minimum spreads and commissions vary with each account.”
INGOT Brokers offers a range of commission-free and commission-based account types but minimum spreads and commissions vary with each account. The below table summarizes the commissions and spreads for each account type:
The below table summarizes the commissions and average spreads for each account type:
Prime-AU | Professional-AU | ECN-AU | |
Spreads from | 0 pips | 1 pip | 0 pips |
Commissions | $5.00 | $0.00 | $7.00 |
Overnight funding or ‘swap’ fees are charged on positions that remain open overnight (22:00) GMT. If positions are being held over the weekend a three-day ‘swap’ charge will be charged on Wednesdays.
The broker also does not charge any inactivity account fees.
“In accordance with regulatory restrictions, the INGOT Brokers (Australia) Pty Ltd does not offer any bonuses or promotions.”
“INGOT Brokers offers multilingual 24/5 customer support via email, phone, and live chat. There is also a contact form on the broker’s (Contact Us) page.”
INGOT Brokers offers multilingual (English, Arabic, Turkish, French, German, Spanish) 24/5 customer support via email, phone, and live chat. There is also a contact form on the broker’s “Contact Us” page.
After logging into the live chat we were connected to an agent who replied to our message within 1 minute, as shown below:
Contact Information:
“INGOT Brokers offers clients access to a Blog, Market News, and a Corporate Events and Index Dividends Calendar.”
INGOT Brokers offers clients access to a Blog, Market News, and a Corporate Events and Index Dividends Calendar. The blog contains multiple articles covering a range of topics from cryptocurrencies, stocks, commodities, and more. New articles are posted several times a month and the content is clear, detailed, and suitable for all types of traders.
The market news section is a stream of headline-driven news, generally covering important events from around the globe. Users can also take advantage of the Corporate Events and Index Dividends Calendar to keep up with current and future data releases.
“The broker currently offers limited educational material but there are some interesting topics covered in the Blog which some users may find beneficial.”
The broker currently offers limited educational material but there are some interesting topics covered in the Blog which some users may find beneficial. Some of the topics include:
Clients can also access additional trading tools such as the Trader’s Calculator and Currency Convertor through the client portal.
“Overall, INGOT Brokers provides comprehensive product selection with over 1,000+ assets covering eight asset classes. Clients also have the option to choose from three accounts with commission-free or commission-based structures, and all markets can be accessed through the popular MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 platforms and web trading.”
From our observations, INGOT Brokers provides the ability to trade on over 1,000+ financial instruments covering eight asset classes – Forex, Stocks, Agriculture, Energies, Metals, Indices, ETFs, and Cryptocurrencies, all through the popular MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms and web trading for Windows desktop.
Clients have the option to choose from three account types called Prime-AU, Professional-AU, and ECN-AU. Prime and ECN are commission-based and have the lowest spreads whereas the Professional account is commission-free but with slightly larger spreads. All trading costs are fully transparent on the broker’s website.
However, the payment options and the educational materials available are limited. Deposits can only be made via bank transfer and Poli Internet Banking but are fee-free.
Is INGOT Brokers regulated?
INGOT Brokers is a brand name for INGOT Brokers (Australia) Pty Ltd, an Australian investment firm authorised and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
Where is INGOT Brokers based?
The office address is in Level 21, 60 Margaret Street, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.
How does INGOT Brokers make money?
INGOT Brokers makes money mainly through commissions, spreads, and swaps on certain asset classes.
How do I deposit in INGOT Brokers’ account?
Funds can be deposited via bank transfer and Poli Internet Banking.
What is the minimum deposit for INGOT Brokers?
The minimum deposit is $100 to open an account.
How do I withdraw money from INGOT Brokers?
Withdrawals can be made from the client portal via bank transfer.
What is the max leverage in INGOT Brokers?
Maximum leverage of 1:30 for retail clients and 1:500 for professional clients
How do I open an account with INGOT Brokers?
An account can be opened at the click of a button on the INGOT Brokers website and can be done in just a few steps.
Does INGOT Brokers use MetaTrader?
Yes, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 5 Web.
“INGOT Brokers is a brand name for INGOT Brokers (Australia) Pty Ltd, an Australian investment firm authorised and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). The broker provides the ability to trade on over 1,000+ financial instruments covering eight asset classes – Forex, Stocks, Agriculture, Energies, Metals, Indices, ETFs, and Cryptocurrencies from the popular MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms, as well as web trading.
INGOT Brokers is an award-winning broker founded in 2006. It is a brand name for INGOT Brokers (Australia) Pty Ltd, an Australian investment firm authorised and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). The broker provides the ability to trade on over 1,000+ financial instruments covering eight asset classes – Forex, Stocks, Agriculture, Energies, Metals, Indices, ETFs, and Cryptocurrencies from the popular MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms, and web trading.
Clients can choose from three main account types – Prime-AU, Professional-AU, and ECN-AU. Prime and ECN are commission-based and have the lowest spreads whereas the Professional account is commission-free but with slightly larger spreads. Other differences include minimum deposits and available products. Demo and account is also available.
The broker offers two fee-free funding methods, bank transfer, and Poli Internet banking. Processing times are also quick and there are no inactivity account fees.
Further, market research includes a Blog, Market News, and a Corporate Events and Index Dividends Calendar which are all regularly updated; however, the education material is limited. There is also multilingual 24/5 customer support via email, phone, and live chat including a contact form on the broker’s “Contact Us” page.
* Maximum leverage of 1:30 for retail clients and 1:500 for professional clients
*It should be noted that due to regulations INGOT Brokers Australia offers maximum leverage from 1:30 up to 1:500.
Headquarters Country | Australia |
Foundation Year | 2006 |
Regulations | ASIC (Australia) |
Publicly Traded | No |
Number Of Employees | 50-100 |
Trading Desk Type | ECN, STP |
Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, WebTrader |
Restricted Countries | China, Iran, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, United States |
Supported Languages | Arabic, English, French, German, Spanish, Turkish |
Min Deposit | $100 |
Max Leverage | 1:500 (ASIC) |
Deposit Options | Cryptocurrencies, Credit Card, Neteller, Skrill, Wire Transfer |
Withdrawal Options | Cryptocurrencies, Neteller, Skrill, Wire Transfer |
Crypto | Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple |
Products | Crypto, Futures, Currencies, ETFs, Indices, Commodities, Stocks |
Demo Account | Yes |
OCO Orders | Yes |
Offers Hedging | Yes |
Automated Trading | Yes |
API Trading | No |
Guaranteed Stop Loss | Yes |
Guaranteed Limit Orders | Yes |
Guaranteed Fills / Liquidity | Yes |
Economic calendar | Yes |
Trading From Chart | Yes |
One-Click Trading | Yes |
Expert Advisor | Yes |
Social Trading | No |
Autochartist | Yes |
Trading Signals | Yes |
Platform Languages | Afrikaans, Albanian, Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bengali, Bosnian, Brazilian, Bulgarian, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, Farsi, Filipino, Finnish, French, Georgian, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malaysian, Multi-lingual, Norsk, Norwegian, Norwey, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Tagalog, Taiwanese, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese |
24 Hours Support | Yes |
Support During Weekends | Yes |
Live Chat | Yes |
Daily Market Commentary | Yes |
News (Top-Tier Sources) | Yes |
Webinars | Yes |
Deposit Fee | No |
Withdrawal Fee | No |
Inactivity Fee | No |
Jitan Solanki is a professional trader, market analyst, and educator. He day trades major currency and index markets and focuses on swing trading US equities and commodities. A qualified Market Technician, Jitan also works with trader education and brokerage companies on various projects. These include market analysis, live trading events, and broker reviews. As an experienced trader and educator, Jitan brings all his qualities in action when reviewing and recommending brokers.
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