Interactive Investor
NordFX
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Overview
Interactive Investor was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in UK, while NordFX was established in 2008 and is based in Mauritius. Interactive Investor holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while NordFX is regulated by VFSC (15008) among others. Interactive Investor serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; NordFX has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Interactive Investor and $10 at NordFX.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $10 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | VFSC (15008) |
| Founded | 1995 | 2008 |
| Country | UK | Mauritius |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Interactive Investor and NordFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Interactive Investor has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $10 at NordFX). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $10 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Interactive Investor offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while NordFX supports MT4, MT5. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Interactive Investor edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Interactive Investor and NordFX compare. Both provide video tutorials. Interactive Investor integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); NordFX does not. NordFX scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
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 NordFX supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). NordFX uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. NordFX scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| 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 NordFX offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Interactive Investor supports 2 languages and NordFX supports 13, giving NordFX broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | NordFX |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Bengali, Farsi, Indonesian, Thai, Sinhalese, Vietnamese, Malay |