alpari
City Of Investment
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Overview
alpari was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while City Of Investment was established in 2009 and is based in United Kingdom. alpari holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while City Of Investment is regulated by Financial Markets Authority (FMA) among others. alpari serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; City Of Investment has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at alpari and $3000 at City Of Investment.
| Feature | alpari | 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-F222 | Financial Markets Authority (FMA) |
| Founded | 2015 | 2009 |
| Country | New Zealand | United Kingdom |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between alpari and City Of Investment, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. alpari has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $3000 at City Of Investment). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. City Of Investment applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; alpari does not. alpari charges deposit fees; City Of Investment does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | alpari | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $3000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
alpari 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 | alpari | 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 alpari and City Of Investment compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | alpari | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. alpari 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). alpari uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. alpari scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | alpari | 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 alpari and City Of Investment offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. alpari supports 8 languages and City Of Investment supports 2, giving alpari broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | alpari | 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 |