Ezinvest
Interactive Investor
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Overview
Ezinvest was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Interactive Investor was established in 1995 and is based in UK. Ezinvest holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Interactive Investor is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Ezinvest serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Interactive Investor has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Ezinvest and $1 at Interactive Investor.
| Feature | Ezinvest | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $1 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2008 | 1995 |
| Country | Cyprus | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ezinvest 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 $500 at Ezinvest). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, Interactive Investor scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ezinvest | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $500 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Ezinvest offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, 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. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Ezinvest | 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, Mac, Android, iPhone/iPad | 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 Ezinvest and Interactive Investor compare. Ezinvest runs regular live webinars; Interactive Investor does not. Both provide video tutorials. Ezinvest publishes daily market commentary; Interactive Investor does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Ezinvest maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Ezinvest scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ezinvest | 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. Ezinvest accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while Interactive Investor supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Ezinvest uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Interactive Investor uniquely supports bank transfer among the two brokers. Ezinvest scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Ezinvest | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | No | 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 Ezinvest and Interactive Investor offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ezinvest supports 15 languages and Interactive Investor supports 2, giving Ezinvest broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Ezinvest | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian | English, and Chinese |