FX Primus
Investors Intelligence
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Overview
FX Primus was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Investors Intelligence was established in 1947 and is based in London. FX Primus holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Investors Intelligence is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. FX Primus serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Investors Intelligence has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at FX Primus and $1 at Investors Intelligence.
| Feature | FX Primus | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The markets in financial instruments directive (MiFID) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2009 | 1947 |
| Country | Cyprus | London |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between FX Primus 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 $100 at FX Primus). FX Primus charges withdrawal fees while Investors Intelligence does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Investors Intelligence applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; FX Primus does not. FX Primus charges deposit fees; Investors Intelligence does not. Overall, Investors Intelligence scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | FX Primus | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
FX Primus offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Investors Intelligence supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. FX Primus supports social and copy trading features, which Investors Intelligence does not offer. FX Primus edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | FX Primus | 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, Mac, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, 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 FX Primus and Investors Intelligence compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Investors Intelligence scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | FX Primus | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. FX Primus accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller), while Investors Intelligence supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). FX Primus uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. FX Primus scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | FX Primus | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | 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 FX Primus and Investors Intelligence offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. FX Primus supports 8 languages and Investors Intelligence supports 2, giving FX Primus broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | FX Primus | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Indonesian, Chinese, Thai, Vietnamese, Hungarian, and Malaysian | English, and Chinese |