City Of Investment
Skilling
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Overview
City Of Investment was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while Skilling was established in 2016 and is based in Cyprus. City Of Investment holds licences including Financial Markets Authority (FMA), while Skilling is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. City Of Investment serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Skilling has 5,000+. The minimum deposit is $3000 at City Of Investment and $100 at Skilling.
| Feature | City Of Investment | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $3000 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Markets Authority (FMA) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CIF license number 357/18, Financial Services Authority (FSA) under license No. SD042 |
| Founded | 2009 | 2016 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 5,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between City Of Investment and Skilling, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Skilling has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $3000 at City Of Investment). City Of Investment charges withdrawal fees while Skilling does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. City Of Investment applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Skilling does not. City Of Investment charges deposit fees; Skilling does not. Overall, Skilling scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | City Of Investment | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $3000 | $100 |
| 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 Skilling supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Skilling 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 | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 Skilling compare. Skilling runs regular live webinars; City Of Investment does not. Both provide video tutorials. Skilling publishes daily market commentary; City Of Investment does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Skilling maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Skilling scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | City Of Investment | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Skilling supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | City Of Investment | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Skilling 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 | Skilling |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |