Interactive Investor
Roboforex
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Overview
Interactive Investor was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in UK, while Roboforex was established in 2009 and is based in Belize. Interactive Investor holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Roboforex is regulated by RoboForex Ltd is a financial brokerage company regulated by the FSC among others. Interactive Investor serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Roboforex has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $1.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | RoboForex Ltd is a financial brokerage company regulated by the FSC, license No. 000138/437, reg. number 128.572. Address: 2118 Guava Street, Belama Phase 1, Belize City, Belize. |
| Founded | 1995 | 2009 |
| Country | UK | Belize |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Interactive Investor and Roboforex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $1. Roboforex charges withdrawal fees while Interactive Investor does not, giving Interactive Investor an edge for frequent withdrawers. Interactive Investor applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Roboforex does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Interactive Investor offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Roboforex supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, 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. Roboforex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 Roboforex compare. Roboforex runs regular live webinars; Interactive Investor does not. Both provide video tutorials. Roboforex publishes daily market commentary; Interactive Investor does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Roboforex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Roboforex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Roboforex supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). Roboforex uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. Roboforex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| 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 Roboforex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Interactive Investor supports 2 languages and Roboforex supports 13, giving Roboforex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | Roboforex |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Indonesian, Malaysian, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Arabic, Thai, Russian, and Ukrainian |