easyMarkets
Interactive Investor
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Overview
easyMarkets was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Cyprus, Australia, while Interactive Investor was established in 1995 and is based in UK. easyMarkets holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Interactive Investor is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. easyMarkets serves 142,500+ clients worldwide; Interactive Investor has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at easyMarkets and $1 at Interactive Investor.
| Feature | easyMarkets | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2003 | 1995 |
| Country | Cyprus, Australia | UK |
| Clients | 142,500+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between easyMarkets and Interactive Investor, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Interactive Investor has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at easyMarkets). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Interactive Investor applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; easyMarkets does not. Overall, Interactive Investor scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | easyMarkets | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
easyMarkets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform, while Interactive Investor supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. easyMarkets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | easyMarkets | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Web Trader, ProTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how easyMarkets and Interactive Investor compare. easyMarkets runs regular live webinars; Interactive Investor does not. Both provide video tutorials. easyMarkets publishes daily market commentary; Interactive Investor does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. easyMarkets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. easyMarkets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | easyMarkets | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. easyMarkets accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while Interactive Investor supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). easyMarkets uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. easyMarkets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | easyMarkets | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both easyMarkets and Interactive Investor offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. easyMarkets supports 5 languages and Interactive Investor supports 2, giving easyMarkets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | easyMarkets | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, German, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish and Polish | English, and Chinese |