forex4you
Investors Intelligence
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Overview
forex4you was founded in 2020 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. forex4you serves 142,500+ clients worldwide; Investors Intelligence has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at forex4you and $1 at Investors Intelligence.
| Feature | forex4you | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Regulation | 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-F227 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2020 | 1947 |
| Country | UK | London |
| Clients | 142,500+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between forex4you and Investors Intelligence, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Investors Intelligence has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at forex4you). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, Investors Intelligence scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | forex4you | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
forex4you offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Investors Intelligence supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. forex4you supports social and copy trading features, which Investors Intelligence does not offer. forex4you edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | forex4you | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how forex4you and Investors Intelligence compare. Investors Intelligence runs regular live webinars; forex4you does not. Investors Intelligence has a video library; forex4you does not. Investors Intelligence publishes daily market commentary; forex4you does not. Investors Intelligence integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); forex4you does not. Investors Intelligence maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Investors Intelligence scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | forex4you | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. forex4you accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Investors Intelligence supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). forex4you uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. forex4you scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | forex4you | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | 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 forex4you and Investors Intelligence offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. forex4you supports 8 languages and Investors Intelligence supports 2, giving forex4you broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | forex4you | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |