Abshire Smith
Investors Intelligence
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Overview
Abshire Smith was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in United kingdom, while Investors Intelligence was established in 1947 and is based in London. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Abshire Smith serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Investors Intelligence has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Abshire Smith and $1 at Investors Intelligence.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 1997 | 1947 |
| Country | United kingdom | London |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Abshire Smith and Investors Intelligence, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Investors Intelligence has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $500 at Abshire Smith). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Investors Intelligence applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Abshire Smith does not. Abshire Smith charges deposit fees; Investors Intelligence does not. Overall, Investors Intelligence scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Abshire Smith offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Investors Intelligence supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Abshire Smith supports social and copy trading features, which Investors Intelligence does not offer. Abshire Smith edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4, cTrader Platform | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Abshire Smith and Investors Intelligence compare. Investors Intelligence runs regular live webinars; Abshire Smith does not. Investors Intelligence has a video library; Abshire Smith does not. Investors Intelligence publishes daily market commentary; Abshire Smith does not. Investors Intelligence integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Abshire Smith does not. Investors Intelligence maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Investors Intelligence scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Abshire Smith accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Investors Intelligence supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Abshire Smith and Investors Intelligence offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Abshire Smith | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |