Interactive Investor
Traders Trust
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Overview
Interactive Investor was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in UK, while Traders Trust was established in 1998 and is based in Cyprus. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Interactive Investor serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Traders Trust has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Interactive Investor and $100 at Traders Trust.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt f├ó╦å┼í├é┬║r Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), The Commissione Nazionale per le Societ├ó╦å┼í├óÔé¼┬á e la Borsa (CONSOB), Finansinspektionen (FI), Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), Financial Services Authority (FSA) |
| Founded | 1995 | 1998 |
| Country | UK | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Interactive Investor and Traders Trust, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Interactive Investor has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Traders Trust). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, Interactive Investor scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Interactive Investor offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Traders Trust 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 | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 Traders Trust compare. Traders Trust runs regular live webinars; Interactive Investor does not. Both provide video tutorials. Traders Trust publishes daily market commentary; Interactive Investor does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Traders Trust maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Traders Trust scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Traders Trust supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| 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 Traders Trust offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Interactive Investor | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |