amarkets
Interactive Investor
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Overview
amarkets was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while Interactive Investor was established in 1995 and is based in UK. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. amarkets serves 1,000,000+ clients worldwide; Interactive Investor has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at amarkets and $1 at Interactive Investor.
| Feature | amarkets | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F223 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2016 | 1995 |
| Country | United Kingdom | UK |
| Clients | 1,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between amarkets and Interactive Investor, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Interactive Investor has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at amarkets). amarkets charges withdrawal fees while Interactive Investor does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Interactive Investor applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; amarkets does not. amarkets charges deposit fees; Interactive Investor does not. Overall, Interactive Investor scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | amarkets | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
amarkets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Interactive Investor supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Interactive Investor supports social and copy trading features, which amarkets does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | amarkets | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Web Trader, ProTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how amarkets and Interactive Investor compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | amarkets | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| 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. amarkets accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Interactive Investor supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). amarkets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. amarkets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | amarkets | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| 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 amarkets and Interactive Investor offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. amarkets supports 8 languages and Interactive Investor supports 2, giving amarkets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | amarkets | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |