Ayondo
City Of Investment
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Overview
Ayondo was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in London, while City Of Investment was established in 2009 and is based in United Kingdom. Ayondo holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while City Of Investment is regulated by Financial Markets Authority (FMA) among others. Ayondo serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; City Of Investment has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Ayondo and $3000 at City Of Investment.
| Feature | Ayondo | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $3000 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial Markets Authority (FMA) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2009 |
| Country | London | United Kingdom |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ayondo and City Of Investment, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ayondo has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $3000 at City Of Investment). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Ayondo charges deposit fees; City Of Investment does not. Overall, Ayondo scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ayondo | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $3000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Ayondo offers cTrader, while City Of Investment supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Ayondo supports social and copy trading features, which City Of Investment does not offer. City Of Investment edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Ayondo | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | No | Yes |
| iOS App | No | Yes |
| Android App | No | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web Trader | Android Apps,iPhone/iPad,Desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ayondo and City Of Investment compare. City Of Investment has a video library; Ayondo does not. City Of Investment integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Ayondo does not. City Of Investment scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ayondo | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Ayondo accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while City Of Investment supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Ayondo | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| 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. City Of Investment offers live chat; Ayondo does not, making City Of Investment easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. City Of Investment scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Ayondo | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Mandarin | English, and Chinese |