City Of Investment
FX Primus
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Overview
City Of Investment was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while FX Primus was established in 2009 and is based in Cyprus. City Of Investment holds licences including Financial Markets Authority (FMA), while FX Primus is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. City Of Investment serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; FX Primus has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $3000 at City Of Investment and $100 at FX Primus.
| Feature | City Of Investment | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $3000 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Markets Authority (FMA) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The markets in financial instruments directive (MiFID) |
| Founded | 2009 | 2009 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between City Of Investment and FX Primus, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. FX Primus 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; FX Primus does not. City Of Investment charges deposit fees; FX Primus does not. Overall, FX Primus scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | City Of Investment | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $3000 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
City Of Investment offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while FX Primus supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. FX Primus 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 | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Mac, Mirror Trader, 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 Of Investment and FX Primus compare. FX Primus runs regular live webinars; City Of Investment does not. Both provide video tutorials. FX Primus publishes daily market commentary; City Of Investment does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. FX Primus maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. FX Primus scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | City Of Investment | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FX Primus supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). FX Primus uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. FX Primus scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | City Of Investment | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
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 FX Primus offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. City Of Investment supports 2 languages and FX Primus supports 8, giving FX Primus broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | City Of Investment | FX Primus |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Indonesian, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Hungarian, and Malaysian |