InvestMarkets Review

Review sections

• Investor Protection & Regulations
• Tradable Products
• Account Opening
• Deposit & Withdrawals options
• Web & Desktop Trading Platforms
• Mobile Trading Platforms
• Trading Features
• Commissions & Spreads
• Bonus & Promotions
• Customer Support
• Research
• Trader Education
• Trading Experience
• FAQ
• Conclusion

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InvestMarkets Video Review

Investor Protection & Regulations

“InvestMarkets is operated by Arvis Capital Limited, a Belize investment firm authorised and regulated by the International Financial Services Commission of Belize.”

InvestMarkets is operated by Arvis Capital Limited, a Belize investment firm authorised and regulated by the International Financial Services Commission of Belize (IFSC), as confirmed on the regulators register below:

InvestMarkets provides further safeguarding of client funds by the following:

• Holding client funds in segregated accounts from company funds.
• Providing a negative balance protection policy.

Tradable Products

“InvestMarkets offers clients the ability to trade on more than 300+ financial instruments across Forex, CFDs for Stocks, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Indices and ETFs.”

InvestMarkets offers clients the ability to trade on more than 300+ financial instruments across Forex, CFDs for Stocks, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Indices and ETFs. Below is a list of just some markets available:

* Details regarding the available assets are taken from the InvestMarkets website and trading platform and are correct at the time of this review. A full list of assets can be found on the broker’s asset calculator here.

Trading costs such as spreads, commissions and overnight funding (swap) rates vary depending on the account type opened and instrument being traded and are covered further down this review.

Account Opening

“InvestMarkets offers 4 account types called Basic, Gold, Platinum and VIP, as well as access to a demo trading account.”

InvestMarkets offers 4 account types called Basic, Gold, Platinum and VIP as well as access to a demo trading account. The main difference between each account type is the average spread and the withdrawal fees. The features and benefits of each are shown in the below table:

Generally, the higher the deposit the better the spreads and the more free withdrawal clients can make. InvestMarkets does not offer Islamic accounts (swap-free).

Opening an account is straight forward. Users can first click ‘Sign Up’ from the website home page using their name, email, and contact number. Following this, clients will be prompted to fill in a verification form by submitting proof of identity (passport or driving licence) and proof of residence (utility bill or bank statement – not more than 3 months old).

Further, an assessment of appropriateness will need to be completed to highlight the client’s knowledge of CFD and Forex in order to accommodate the platform to their trading needs. The below screenshot shows the verification portal where users can upload the relevant documents:

Clients within the European Economic Area, USA, British Columbia, Canada and several other regions will not be accepted. The broker can be contacted directly for further information regarding permitted jurisdictions.

Deposit & Withdrawals options

“InvestMarkets offers a variety of fee-free deposit methods by debit/credit card, wire transfer and e-wallets such as Neteller, Skrill and Perfect Money. Withdrawal charges depend on the method chosen.”

Clients can fund their accounts through the platform once logged in by clicking on “Deposit”. Funds can be deposited by debit/credit cards, wire transfer, and e-wallets such as Neteller, Skrill and Perfect Money. There are no fees to deposit funds and payments are usually immediate for debit/credit card and e-payments, however, processing times can vary with wire-transfer by 7-10 days.

Withdrawals can also be made through the platform once logged in and clicking on “Banking” followed by “Withdrawals”. Requests are usually processed within 24 hours. Withdrawal fees do apply once the number of free withdrawals has been exceeded, after which the below fees apply:

An additional 80 EUR (or equivalent) withdrawal fee can also be levied upon accounts should the client fail to meet the criteria listed under “General Fees” which can be found here.

Web & Desktop Trading Platforms

“InvestMarkets offers users two main trading platforms including MetaTrader 4 desktop and web, and its own web-based platform.”

InvestMarkets offers users two main trading platforms including MetaTrader 4 desktop and web, and its web-based platform.

InvestMarkets Web Platform:

• Simple user face with powerful functionality
• Over 50 indicators
• Modern design helps navigate across sections on the platform easy
• No download needed

InvestMarkets MetaTrader 4 Desktop

• 3 chart types
• 50 Built-in indicators
• Automated trading tools
• Customizable interface

InvestMarkets MetaTrader 4 Web

• No download required.
• Browser-based.
• 3 chart types
• 50 Built-in indicators
• Real-time pricing.
• No algorithmic trading ability.

Below is a screenshot of the InvestMarkets web-based platform which is covered in more detail in the video review.

Mobile Trading Platforms

“InvestMarkets offers clients the ability to access mobile trading on the go via the InvestMarkets website and also through the MetaTrader 4 mobile app on Android and iOS systems.”

Clients can access their accounts on the go through the InvestMarkets website where they can trade through the mobile version of the web platform. The mobile version includes features such as:

• Trade and manage your account on the go
• Access real-time quotes
• 4 different chart types
• Access multiple asset classes

Additionally, clients can download the MetaTrader 4 app from either the Apple Appstore or Google PlayStore.

The InvestMarkets mobile trading app and its features are covered in more detail in the video review.

Trading Features

“InvestMarkets provide additional features in the form of Trading Central research and analysis. This includes Market Buzz, Analyst Views, Featured Ideas, Daily Market Analysis and WebTV. Users can also access the MetaTrader Market place for automated trading services and copy trading.”

InvestMarkets provide additional features in the form of Trading Central research and analysis. This includes Market Buzz, Analyst Views, Featured Ideas, Daily Market Analysis and WebTV. All of these tools help traders find the most important news announcements, actionable and real-time trading ideas when technical events are developing.

Users can also access the MetaTrader Market place for automated trading services and copy trading.

Commissions & Spreads

“Trading with InvestMarkets is commission-free while spreads and swaps vary depending on the account type and instrument being traded.”

InvestMarkets does not charge any commission to execute your buy and sell orders. Instead, InvestMarkets is compensated through the spread but this is dependent on each market being traded.

Spreads vary from account type and market traded. Typically, spreads for EURUSD on each account vary:

• Basic – from 3.2 pips
• Gold – from 2.9 pips
• Platinum – from 2.1 pips
• VIP – from 1.8 pips

Overnight funding or ‘swap’ fees are charged on positions which remain open overnight (22:00) GMT. If positions are being held over the weekend a three-day ‘swap’ charge will be charged on Wednesdays.

In the event no transactions (deposits, withdrawals, trading activity) take place for at least one month or more, inactivity/dormant account fees will be applied to account. A breakdown is shown below:

Bonus & Promotions

“Arvis Capital operating under the brand name InvestMarkets does offer bonuses for new clients as they are regulated offshore and outside of the EU.”

Arvis Capital operating under the brand name InvestMarkets does offer bonuses for new clients as they are regulated offshore and outside of the EU. At the time of writing, the current bonus is available:

• Up to 50% of the Deposit amount or up to $5,000, whichever is lowest.

Further details can be found here.

Customer Support

“InvestMarkets offers multilingual customer support 24 hours a day, 5 days a week via email, telephone and live chat.”

InvestMarkets offers a great range of customer support options via access to a multilingual customer service team available 24/5 contactable through email, phone and live chat. Detailed questions and answers can also be found through the FAQ section.

After logging into the live chat, we were greeted by an agent within a few seconds who answered our question promptly, as shown below:

Contact Information:

• Address: Unit 303, No. 16 Cor., Hutson and Eyre Streets, Blake Building, Belize City, Belize.
• Email: info@investmarkets.com
• Phone: +27 10 753 1177
• Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/InvestMarkets-100117468556775

Research

“InvestMarkets provides clients access to research through Trading Central which includes Analyst Views, Daily Market Research, Market Buzz and trading tools such as an Economic Calendar and Asset Calculator.”

InvestMarkets clients with funded accounts have access to Trading Central where Analyst Views, Forex Ideas, Market Buzz and strategy ideas can be accessed. This is beneficial to clients who may want to see market views from others, see the most popular news in real-time and those who like a professional’s opinion on markets. Clients can access trading central features from their platform as shown below:

Users also have access to an Economic calendar to keep up with current and future events as well as an asset calculator for those who would like to know the costs of each trade.

Trader Education

“InvestMarkets offers an impressive range of education resources including insights into Technical and Fundamental analysis, CFD-Glossary, Webinars and more.”

InvestMarkets offers a range of educational material which can be found using the education link on the InvestMarkets homepage. Users have access to trading guides on Technical and Fundamental analysis, CFD-Glossary, Tips for Forex trading, and webinars which clients with live accounts can access.

The educational material is high quality and is suitable for beginner and advanced traders with the webinars covering a variety of topics as seen below:

Trading Experience

“InvestMarkets offers an impressive range of trading accounts all of which allow clients to trade on a number of different asset classes including cryptocurrencies and ETFs. All account holders can also benefit from having a dedicated account manager.”

From our observations, InvestMarkets offers a competitive service to clients who would like to access a broad spectrum of markets and asset classes. With over 300+ financial instruments accessible through the web platform and the globally known MetaTrader 4 platform, clients will be no short of tools and features to aid them in their trading.

Furthermore, there are also incentives for clients to join through bonuses and promotions, at the time of writing new clients can benefit from a 50% Deposit Bonus up to $5000.

FAQ

Is InvestMarkets regulated?

InvestMarkets is operated by Arvis Capital Limited, a Belize investment firm authorised and regulated by the International Financial Services Commission of Belize (IFSC).

Where is InvestMarkets based?

Unit 303, No. 16 Cor., Hutson and Eyre Streets, Blake Building, Belize City, Belize.

How does InvestMarkets make money?

InvestMarkets makes money mainly through spreads and swaps on certain asset classes.

How do I deposit in InvestMarkets account?

Funds can be deposited into a trading account via credit/debit cards, bank wire, and e-wallets such as Neteller, Skrill and Perfect Money.

What is the min. deposit for InvestMarkets?

The minimum deposit depends on the account type opened. The lowest amount is $250 to open a Basic account.

How do I withdraw money from InvestMarkets?

Withdrawals can be made from the banking section on the trading platform via credit/debit cards, bank transfer and e-wallets.

What is the max leverage in InvestMarkets?

The maximum leverage offered by InvestMarkets is 400:1.

How do I open an account with InvestMarkets?

An account can be opened at the click of a button on the InvestMarkets website and can be done in just a few steps.

Does InvestMarkets use MetaTrader?

Yes, MetaTrader 4.

Conclusion

“InvestMarkets is a brand name of Arvis Capital Limited authorised and regulated by the International Financial Services Commission of Belize (IFSC). InvestMarkets offers clients access to 300+ financial instruments covering Forex, CFDs for stocks, bonds, commodities, cryptocurrencies, indices and ETFs across their own web-platform and the MetaTrader 4 platforms.”

InvestMarkets is a brand name of Arvis Capital Limited authorised and regulated by the International Financial Services Commission of Belize (IFSC).

The broker offers clients access to 300+ financial instruments covering Forex, CFDs for stocks, bonds, commodities, cryptocurrencies, indices and ETFs across their own web-platform and the MetaTrader 4 desktop and web platforms.

Users can choose from 4 account types – Basic, Gold, Platinum and VIP as well as a demo account. Each account has its own benefits from minimum funding requirements to the number of free withdrawals each month, however, it should be noted that all account types come with a dedicated account manager.

InvestMarkets also offers a wide selection of research and educational material. Clients can access Trading Central for Analyst Views, Forex Ideas, Market Buzz and more, in addition to resources on Technical and Fundamental analysis, CFD-Glossary, Tips for Forex trading, and webinars.

• Dedicated Account Manager
• Trade on more than 300+ global markets.
• Access MetaTrader 4.
• Support available 24/5.