City Index
Investors Intelligence
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Overview
City Index was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in UK, while Investors Intelligence was established in 1947 and is based in London. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. City Index serves 14,000+ clients worldwide; Investors Intelligence has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $25 at City Index and $1 at Investors Intelligence.
| Feature | City Index | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 1983 | 1947 |
| Country | UK | London |
| Clients | 14,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between City Index and Investors Intelligence, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Investors Intelligence has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $25 at City Index). City Index charges withdrawal fees while Investors Intelligence does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. City Index charges deposit fees; Investors Intelligence does not. Overall, Investors Intelligence scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | City Index | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $25 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
City Index offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Investors Intelligence supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. City Index supports social and copy trading features, which Investors Intelligence does not offer. City Index edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | City Index | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| 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, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how City Index and Investors Intelligence compare. Investors Intelligence runs regular live webinars; City Index does not. Investors Intelligence has a video library; City Index does not. Investors Intelligence publishes daily market commentary; City Index does not. Investors Intelligence integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); City Index does not. Investors Intelligence maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Investors Intelligence scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | City Index | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. City Index accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal), while Investors Intelligence supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). City Index uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. City Index scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | City Index | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | 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 City Index and Investors Intelligence offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. City Index supports 6 languages and Investors Intelligence supports 2, giving City Index broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | City Index | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, German, Arabic, Polish, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |