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Overview
Bulbrokers was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while Interactive Investor was established in 1995 and is based in UK. Bulbrokers holds licences including Financial Services Authority (FSA), while Interactive Investor is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Bulbrokers serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Interactive Investor has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Bulbrokers and $1 at Interactive Investor.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Services Authority (FSA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2000 | 1995 |
| Country | Bulgaria | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Bulbrokers 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 $100 at Bulbrokers). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, Interactive Investor scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Bulbrokers offers 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 Bulbrokers does not offer. Interactive Investor edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, 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 Bulbrokers and Interactive Investor compare. Interactive Investor has a video library; Bulbrokers does not. Interactive Investor integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Bulbrokers does not. Interactive Investor scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Bulbrokers accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Interactive Investor supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Both Bulbrokers and Interactive Investor 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.
| Feature | Bulbrokers | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |