afx group
City Of Investment
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Overview
afx group was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Geneva, while City Of Investment was established in 2009 and is based in United Kingdom. afx group holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while City Of Investment is regulated by Financial Markets Authority (FMA) among others. afx group serves 14,000,000+ clients worldwide; City Of Investment has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at afx group and $3000 at City Of Investment.
| Feature | afx group | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $3000 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F220 | Financial Markets Authority (FMA) |
| Founded | 2013 | 2009 |
| Country | Geneva | United Kingdom |
| Clients | 14,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between afx group and City Of Investment, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. afx group has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $3000 at City Of Investment). City Of Investment charges withdrawal fees while afx group does not, giving afx group an edge for frequent withdrawers. City Of Investment applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; afx group does not. City Of Investment charges deposit fees; afx group does not. Overall, afx group scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | afx group | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $3000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
afx group offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while City Of Investment supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | afx group | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Android Apps,iPhone/iPad,Desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how afx group and City Of Investment compare. afx group runs regular live webinars; City Of Investment does not. Both provide video tutorials. afx group publishes daily market commentary; City Of Investment does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. afx group maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. afx group scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | afx group | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. afx group accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while City Of Investment supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). afx group uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. afx group scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | afx group | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both afx group and City Of Investment offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. afx group supports 8 languages and City Of Investment supports 2, giving afx group broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | afx group | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |