City Of Investment
pro finance service
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Overview
City Of Investment was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while pro finance service was established in 2017 and is based in Geneva. City Of Investment holds licences including Financial Markets Authority (FMA), while pro finance service is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. City Of Investment serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; pro finance service has 150,000+. The minimum deposit is $3000 at City Of Investment and $250 at pro finance service.
| Feature | City Of Investment | pro finance service |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F296 |
| Founded | 2009 | 2017 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Geneva |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 150,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between City Of Investment and pro finance service, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. pro finance service has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (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; pro finance service does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | City Of Investment | pro finance service |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $3000 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
City Of Investment offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while pro finance service 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 | pro finance service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 pro finance service compare. pro finance service runs regular live webinars; City Of Investment does not. Both provide video tutorials. pro finance service publishes daily market commentary; City Of Investment does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. pro finance service maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. pro finance service scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | City Of Investment | pro finance service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 pro finance service supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). pro finance service uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. pro finance service scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | City Of Investment | pro finance service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 pro finance service offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. City Of Investment supports 2 languages and pro finance service supports 8, giving pro finance service broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | City Of Investment | pro finance service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |