fxcl markets
Investors Intelligence
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Overview
fxcl markets was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Cayman Islands, while Investors Intelligence was established in 1947 and is based in London. fxcl markets holds licences including Financial Services Authority (FSA) number 1637, while Investors Intelligence is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. fxcl markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Investors Intelligence has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at fxcl markets and $1 at Investors Intelligence.
| Feature | fxcl markets | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Services Authority (FSA) number 1637 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2006 | 1947 |
| Country | Cayman Islands | London |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between fxcl markets 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 fxcl markets). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Investors Intelligence applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; fxcl markets does not. Overall, Investors Intelligence scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | fxcl markets | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
fxcl markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Investors Intelligence supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. fxcl markets supports social and copy trading features, which Investors Intelligence does not offer. fxcl markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | fxcl markets | 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 fxcl markets 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | fxcl markets | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| 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 Investors Intelligence 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 | 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 fxcl markets and Investors Intelligence offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. fxcl markets supports 8 languages and Investors Intelligence supports 2, giving fxcl markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | fxcl markets | 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 |