CFI Markets
City Of Investment
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Overview
CFI Markets was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while City Of Investment was established in 2009 and is based in United Kingdom. CFI Markets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while City Of Investment is regulated by Financial Markets Authority (FMA) among others. CFI Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; City Of Investment has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at CFI Markets and $3000 at City Of Investment.
| Feature | CFI Markets | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $3000 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin) | Financial Markets Authority (FMA) |
| Founded | 2012 | 2009 |
| Country | Cyprus | United Kingdom |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between CFI Markets and City Of Investment, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. CFI Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (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. CFI Markets charges deposit fees; City Of Investment does not. Overall, CFI Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | CFI Markets | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $3000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
CFI Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while City Of Investment supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. CFI Markets supports social and copy trading features, which City Of Investment does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | CFI Markets | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Mac, Tablet & Mobile apps | Android Apps,iPhone/iPad,Desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how CFI Markets and City Of Investment compare. CFI Markets runs regular live webinars; City Of Investment does not. Both provide video tutorials. CFI Markets publishes daily market commentary; City Of Investment does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. CFI Markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. CFI Markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | CFI Markets | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. CFI Markets 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 | CFI Markets | 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. Both CFI Markets 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.
| Feature | CFI Markets | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |