City Of Investment
Eightcap
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Overview
City Of Investment was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while Eightcap was established in 2009 and is based in Australia. City Of Investment holds licences including Financial Markets Authority (FMA), while Eightcap is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. City Of Investment serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Eightcap has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $3000 at City Of Investment and $100 at Eightcap.
| Feature | City Of Investment | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $3000 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Markets Authority (FMA) | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2009 | 2009 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between City Of Investment and Eightcap, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Eightcap 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. City Of Investment charges deposit fees; Eightcap does not. Overall, Eightcap scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | City Of Investment | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $3000 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
City Of Investment offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Eightcap supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Eightcap supports social and copy trading features, which City Of Investment does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | City Of Investment | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | MT4, 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 Eightcap compare. City Of Investment has a video library; Eightcap does not. City Of Investment integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Eightcap does not. City Of Investment scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | City Of Investment | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| 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 Eightcap supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | City Of Investment | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Eightcap 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 | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |