City Of Investment
Ducascopy Bank
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Overview
City Of Investment was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while Ducascopy Bank was established in 1998 and is based in Switzerland. City Of Investment holds licences including Financial Markets Authority (FMA), while Ducascopy Bank is regulated by Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) among others. City Of Investment serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ducascopy Bank has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $3000 at City Of Investment and $5000 at Ducascopy Bank.
| Feature | City Of Investment | Ducascopy Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $3000 | $5000 |
| Regulation | Financial Markets Authority (FMA) | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Financial Services Authority (FSA) |
| Founded | 2009 | 1998 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Switzerland |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between City Of Investment and Ducascopy Bank, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. City Of Investment has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $3000 (vs $5000 at Ducascopy Bank). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. City Of Investment applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Ducascopy Bank does not. City Of Investment charges deposit fees; Ducascopy Bank does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | City Of Investment | Ducascopy Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $3000 | $5000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
City Of Investment offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Ducascopy Bank supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Ducascopy Bank supports social and copy trading features, which City Of Investment does not offer. City Of Investment edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | City Of Investment | Ducascopy Bank |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Android Apps,iPhone/iPad,Desktop | JForex, MT4 (via Bridge), ZuluTrade, WebTrader, Binary Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how City Of Investment and Ducascopy Bank compare. Ducascopy Bank runs regular live webinars; City Of Investment does not. Both provide video tutorials. Ducascopy Bank publishes daily market commentary; City Of Investment does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Ducascopy Bank maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Ducascopy Bank scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | City Of Investment | Ducascopy Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. City Of Investment accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Ducascopy Bank supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | City Of Investment | Ducascopy Bank |
|---|---|---|
| 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 City Of Investment and Ducascopy Bank 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 | City Of Investment | Ducascopy Bank |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |