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Ayrex

4.6/10

City Of Investment

5.1/10
5/10RegulationTied5/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Ayrex was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while City Of Investment was established in 2009 and is based in United Kingdom. Ayrex holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while City Of Investment is regulated by Financial Markets Authority (FMA) among others. Ayrex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; City Of Investment has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Ayrex and $3000 at City Of Investment.

City Of Investment wins this category
FeatureAyrexCity Of Investment
Min. Deposit$250$3000
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Markets Authority (FMA)
Founded20162009
CountryCyprusUnited Kingdom
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ayrex and City Of Investment, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ayrex 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; Ayrex does not. Ayrex charges deposit fees; City Of Investment does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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FeatureAyrexCity Of Investment
Min. Deposit$250$3000
Withdrawal FeesYesYes
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Ayrex 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.

Tied
FeatureAyrexCity Of Investment
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsAndroid ,iPhone,Mac,iPadeAndroid Apps,iPhone/iPad,Desktop

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ayrex and City Of Investment compare. City Of Investment has a video library; Ayrex does not. City Of Investment integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Ayrex does not. City Of Investment scores higher overall in education and research.

City Of Investment wins this category
FeatureAyrexCity Of Investment
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Ayrex 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.

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FeatureAyrexCity Of Investment
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Ayrex and City Of Investment offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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FeatureAyrexCity Of Investment
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese