fxcl markets
Interactive Investor
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Overview
fxcl markets was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Cayman Islands, while Interactive Investor was established in 1995 and is based in UK. fxcl markets holds licences including Financial Services Authority (FSA) number 1637, while Interactive Investor is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. fxcl markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Interactive Investor has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at fxcl markets and $1 at Interactive Investor.
| Feature | fxcl markets | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Services Authority (FSA) number 1637 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2006 | 1995 |
| Country | Cayman Islands | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between fxcl markets 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 $250 at fxcl markets). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Interactive Investor applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; fxcl markets does not. Overall, Interactive Investor scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | fxcl markets | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
fxcl markets 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 | fxcl markets | 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, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 fxcl markets and Interactive Investor compare. fxcl markets runs regular live webinars; Interactive Investor does not. Both provide video tutorials. fxcl markets publishes daily market commentary; Interactive Investor does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. fxcl markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fxcl markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | fxcl markets | 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. fxcl markets accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Interactive Investor supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). fxcl markets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fxcl markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | fxcl markets | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| 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 fxcl markets and Interactive Investor offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. fxcl markets supports 8 languages and Interactive Investor supports 2, giving fxcl markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | fxcl markets | Interactive Investor |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |