Hantec Markets
Investors Intelligence
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Overview
Hantec Markets was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in UK, Hong Kong, while Investors Intelligence was established in 1947 and is based in London. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Hantec Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Investors Intelligence has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1000 at Hantec Markets and $1 at Investors Intelligence.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1000 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 1990 | 1947 |
| Country | UK, Hong Kong | London |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Hantec 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 $1000 at Hantec Markets). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Investors Intelligence applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Hantec Markets does not. Overall, Investors Intelligence scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1000 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Hantec Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Investors Intelligence supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Hantec Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Hantec 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, Mac, Web Trader, Currenex, 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 Hantec Markets and Investors Intelligence compare. Investors Intelligence runs regular live webinars; Hantec Markets does not. Investors Intelligence has a video library; Hantec Markets does not. Investors Intelligence publishes daily market commentary; Hantec Markets does not. Investors Intelligence integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Hantec Markets does not. Investors Intelligence maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Investors Intelligence scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | 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. Hantec Markets accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Investors Intelligence supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Hantec Markets and Investors Intelligence offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | Investors Intelligence |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |