Interactive Investor
Libertex
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Overview
Interactive Investor was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in UK, while Libertex was established in 2012 and is based in Cyprus. Interactive Investor holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Libertex is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) with CIF Licence number 164/12 among others. Interactive Investor serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Libertex has 2,200,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Interactive Investor and $117 at Libertex.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | Libertex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $117 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) with CIF Licence number 164/12 |
| Founded | 1995 | 2012 |
| Country | UK | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 2,200,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Interactive Investor and Libertex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Interactive Investor has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $117 at Libertex). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Interactive Investor applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Libertex does not. Overall, Interactive Investor scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | Libertex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $117 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Interactive Investor offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Libertex supports MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform. 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 | Interactive Investor | Libertex |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web Trader, ProTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, Duplitrade, Mobile Apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Interactive Investor and Libertex compare. Both provide video tutorials. Libertex publishes daily market commentary; Interactive Investor does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Libertex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | Libertex |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Interactive Investor accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Libertex supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Libertex uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Libertex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | Libertex |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Interactive Investor and Libertex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Interactive Investor supports 2 languages and Libertex supports 9, giving Libertex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | Libertex |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, German, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese |