Interactive Investor
profiforex corp
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Overview
Interactive Investor was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in UK, while profiforex corp was established in 2018 and is based in Cyprus. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Interactive Investor serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; profiforex corp has 30,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Interactive Investor and $250 at profiforex corp.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | profiforex corp |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F297 |
| Founded | 1995 | 2018 |
| Country | UK | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 30,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Interactive Investor and profiforex corp, 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 profiforex corp). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Interactive Investor applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; profiforex corp does not. Overall, Interactive Investor scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | profiforex corp |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Interactive Investor offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while profiforex corp supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Interactive Investor supports social and copy trading features, which profiforex corp does not offer. Interactive Investor edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | profiforex corp |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| 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 profiforex corp compare. profiforex corp runs regular live webinars; Interactive Investor does not. Both provide video tutorials. profiforex corp publishes daily market commentary; Interactive Investor does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. profiforex corp maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. profiforex corp scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | profiforex corp |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| 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 profiforex corp supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). profiforex corp uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. profiforex corp scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | profiforex corp |
|---|---|---|
| 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 profiforex corp offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Interactive Investor supports 2 languages and profiforex corp supports 8, giving profiforex corp broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | profiforex corp |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |