City Of Investment
Hantec Markets
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Overview
City Of Investment was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while Hantec Markets was established in 1990 and is based in UK, Hong Kong. City Of Investment holds licences including Financial Markets Authority (FMA), while Hantec Markets is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. City Of Investment serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Hantec Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $3000 at City Of Investment and $1000 at Hantec Markets.
| Feature | City Of Investment | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $3000 | $1000 |
| Regulation | Financial Markets Authority (FMA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2009 | 1990 |
| Country | United Kingdom | UK, Hong Kong |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between City Of Investment and Hantec Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Hantec Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1000 (vs $3000 at City Of Investment). City Of Investment charges withdrawal fees while Hantec Markets does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. City Of Investment applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Hantec Markets does not. City Of Investment charges deposit fees; Hantec Markets does not. Overall, Hantec Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | City Of Investment | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $3000 | $1000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
City Of Investment offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Hantec Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | City Of Investment | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Web Trader, Currenex, 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 Hantec Markets compare. City Of Investment has a video library; Hantec Markets does not. City Of Investment integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Hantec Markets does not. City Of Investment scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | City Of Investment | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hantec Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | City Of Investment | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Hantec Markets 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 | Hantec Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |