Interactive Investor
patersons securities limited
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Overview
Interactive Investor was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in UK, while patersons securities limited was established in 2015 and is based in United States. Interactive Investor holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while patersons securities limited is regulated by AFS Licence 234666 among others. Interactive Investor serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; patersons securities limited has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Interactive Investor and $250 at patersons securities limited.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | patersons securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | AFS Licence 234666 |
| Founded | 1995 | 2015 |
| Country | UK | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Interactive Investor and patersons securities limited, 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 patersons securities limited). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Interactive Investor applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; patersons securities limited does not. patersons securities limited charges deposit fees; Interactive Investor does not. Overall, Interactive Investor scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | patersons securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Interactive Investor offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while patersons securities limited 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 | Interactive Investor | patersons securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web Trader, ProTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 patersons securities limited compare. patersons securities limited runs regular live webinars; Interactive Investor does not. Both provide video tutorials. patersons securities limited publishes daily market commentary; Interactive Investor does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. patersons securities limited maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. patersons securities limited scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | patersons securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| 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 patersons securities limited supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). patersons securities limited uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. patersons securities limited scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | patersons securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| 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 patersons securities limited offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Interactive Investor supports 2 languages and patersons securities limited supports 8, giving patersons securities limited broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | patersons securities limited |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |