Circle Markets
City Of Investment
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Overview
Circle Markets was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in New Zealand, while City Of Investment was established in 2009 and is based in United Kingdom. Circle Markets holds licences including Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), while City Of Investment is regulated by Financial Markets Authority (FMA) among others. Circle Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; City Of Investment has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Circle Markets and $3000 at City Of Investment.
| Feature | Circle Markets | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $3000 |
| Regulation | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) | Financial Markets Authority (FMA) |
| Founded | 2007 | 2009 |
| Country | New Zealand | United Kingdom |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Circle Markets and City Of Investment, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Circle Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $3000 at City Of Investment). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. City Of Investment applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Circle Markets does not. Circle Markets charges deposit fees; City Of Investment does not. Overall, Circle Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Circle Markets | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $3000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Circle Markets 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.
| Feature | Circle 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 | Desktop, 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 Circle Markets and City Of Investment compare. Circle Markets runs regular live webinars; City Of Investment does not. Both provide video tutorials. Circle Markets publishes daily market commentary; City Of Investment does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Circle Markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Circle Markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Circle 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. Circle 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 | Circle 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 Circle 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 | Circle Markets | City Of Investment |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |