Fortrade
Investors Intelligence
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Overview
Fortrade was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in UK, while Investors Intelligence was established in 1947 and is based in London. Fortrade holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970, while Investors Intelligence is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Fortrade serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Investors Intelligence has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $1.
| Feature | Fortrade | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970, National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB) FRN: 193075810, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) ABN: 33 614 683 831 | AFSL: 493520, Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF) CRN: BC1148613, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) with CIF license number 385/20 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 1992 | 1947 |
| Country | UK | London |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Fortrade 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; Fortrade does not. Fortrade charges deposit fees; Investors Intelligence does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Fortrade | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Fortrade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Investors Intelligence supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Fortrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Fortrade | 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, Binary, 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 Fortrade and Investors Intelligence compare. Investors Intelligence runs regular live webinars; Fortrade does not. Investors Intelligence has a video library; Fortrade does not. Investors Intelligence publishes daily market commentary; Fortrade does not. Investors Intelligence integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Fortrade does not. Investors Intelligence maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Investors Intelligence scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Fortrade | 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. Fortrade accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Neteller), while Investors Intelligence supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Fortrade uniquely supports PayPal and Neteller among the two brokers. Fortrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Fortrade | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | No | 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 Fortrade and Investors Intelligence offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Fortrade supports 1 language and Investors Intelligence supports 2, giving Investors Intelligence broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Fortrade | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English | English, and Chinese |