City Of Investment
macquarie securities limited
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Overview
City Of Investment was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while macquarie securities limited was established in 2019 and is based in United States. City Of Investment holds licences including Financial Markets Authority (FMA), while macquarie securities limited is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. City Of Investment serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; macquarie securities limited has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $3000 at City Of Investment and $250 at macquarie securities limited.
| Feature | City Of Investment | macquarie securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F274 |
| Founded | 2009 | 2019 |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between City Of Investment and macquarie securities limited, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. macquarie securities limited has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $3000 at City Of Investment). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. City Of Investment applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; macquarie securities limited does not. City Of Investment charges deposit fees; macquarie securities limited does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | City Of Investment | macquarie securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $3000 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
City Of Investment offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while macquarie securities limited supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. macquarie securities limited 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 | macquarie securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| 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 macquarie securities limited compare. macquarie securities limited runs regular live webinars; City Of Investment does not. Both provide video tutorials. macquarie securities limited publishes daily market commentary; City Of Investment does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. macquarie securities limited maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. macquarie securities limited scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | City Of Investment | macquarie securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| 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 macquarie securities limited supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). macquarie securities limited uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. macquarie securities limited scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | City Of Investment | macquarie securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| 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 macquarie securities limited offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. City Of Investment supports 2 languages and macquarie securities limited supports 8, giving macquarie securities limited broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | City Of Investment | macquarie securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |