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DF Markets

7.2/10

Investors Intelligence

7.6/10
8/10WinnerRegulation7/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

DF Markets was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in UK, while Investors Intelligence was established in 1947 and is based in London. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. DF Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Investors Intelligence has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $1.

Investors Intelligence wins this category
FeatureDF MarketsInvestors Intelligence
Min. Deposit$1$1
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20101947
CountryUKLondon
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between DF Markets and Investors Intelligence, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $1. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Investors Intelligence applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; DF Markets does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureDF MarketsInvestors Intelligence
Min. Deposit$1$1
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

DF Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Investors Intelligence supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. DF Markets supports social and copy trading features, which Investors Intelligence does not offer. DF Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

DF Markets wins this category
FeatureDF MarketsInvestors Intelligence
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how DF Markets and Investors Intelligence compare. Investors Intelligence runs regular live webinars; DF Markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. Investors Intelligence publishes daily market commentary; DF Markets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Investors Intelligence maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Investors Intelligence scores higher overall in education and research.

Investors Intelligence wins this category
FeatureDF MarketsInvestors Intelligence
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. DF Markets accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Investors Intelligence supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureDF MarketsInvestors Intelligence
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both DF Markets and Investors Intelligence 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.

Tied
FeatureDF MarketsInvestors Intelligence
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese