City Of Investment
huobi
BrokerDataNet earns affiliate commission from brokers listed on this site. This does not affect our ratings or editorial independence.
Overview
City Of Investment was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while huobi was established in 2013 and is based in China. City Of Investment holds licences including Financial Markets Authority (FMA), while huobi is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. City Of Investment serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; huobi has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $3000 at City Of Investment and $250 at huobi.
| Feature | City Of Investment | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $3000 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Markets Authority (FMA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F257 |
| Founded | 2009 | 2013 |
| Country | United Kingdom | China |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between City Of Investment and huobi, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. huobi has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $3000 at City Of Investment). City Of Investment charges withdrawal fees while huobi does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. City Of Investment applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; huobi does not. City Of Investment charges deposit fees; huobi does not. Overall, huobi scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | City Of Investment | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $3000 | $250 |
| 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 huobi supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. huobi supports social and copy trading features, which City Of Investment does not offer. huobi edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | City Of Investment | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| 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, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 huobi compare. huobi runs regular live webinars; City Of Investment does not. Both provide video tutorials. huobi publishes daily market commentary; City Of Investment does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. huobi maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. huobi scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | City Of Investment | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
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 huobi supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). huobi uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. huobi scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | City Of Investment | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| 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 huobi offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. City Of Investment supports 2 languages and huobi supports 8, giving huobi broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | City Of Investment | huobi |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |