alpari
Investors Intelligence
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Overview
alpari was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while Investors Intelligence was established in 1947 and is based in London. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. alpari serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Investors Intelligence has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at alpari and $1 at Investors Intelligence.
| Feature | alpari | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| 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 Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2015 | 1947 |
| Country | New Zealand | London |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between alpari 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 $250 at alpari). alpari charges withdrawal fees while Investors Intelligence does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Investors Intelligence applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; alpari does not. alpari charges deposit fees; Investors Intelligence does not. Overall, Investors Intelligence scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | alpari | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
alpari offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Investors Intelligence supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. alpari edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | alpari | 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 | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how alpari and Investors Intelligence compare. Investors Intelligence runs regular live webinars; alpari does not. Both provide video tutorials. Investors Intelligence publishes daily market commentary; alpari does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Investors Intelligence maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Investors Intelligence scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | alpari | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| 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 Investors Intelligence 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 | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Investors Intelligence offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. alpari supports 8 languages and Investors Intelligence supports 2, giving alpari broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | alpari | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |