Interactive Investor
Robinhood
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Overview
Interactive Investor was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in UK, while Robinhood was established in 2013 and is based in USA. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Interactive Investor serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Robinhood has 10,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Interactive Investor and $0 at Robinhood.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $0 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) |
| Founded | 1995 | 2013 |
| Country | UK | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Interactive Investor and Robinhood, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Robinhood has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $1 at Interactive Investor). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Interactive Investor applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Robinhood does not. Robinhood charges deposit fees; Interactive Investor does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Interactive Investor offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Robinhood supports 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. Interactive Investor edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web Trader, ProTrader, 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 Interactive Investor and Robinhood compare. Robinhood runs regular live webinars; Interactive Investor does not. Both provide video tutorials. Robinhood publishes daily market commentary; Interactive Investor does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Robinhood maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Robinhood scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Robinhood supports 1 (bank transfer). Interactive Investor uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Interactive Investor scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| 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 Interactive Investor and Robinhood offer live chat support. Interactive Investor offers phone support; Robinhood does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Interactive Investor supports 2 languages and Robinhood supports 13, giving Robinhood broader global reach. Interactive Investor scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce |