Investors Intelligence
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Overview
Investors Intelligence was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in London, while iq option was established in 2019 and is based in United States. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Investors Intelligence serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; iq option has 14,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Investors Intelligence and $250 at iq option.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | iq option |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F262 |
| Founded | 1947 | 2019 |
| Country | London | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 14,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Investors Intelligence and iq option, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Investors Intelligence has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at iq option). iq option charges withdrawal fees while Investors Intelligence does not, giving Investors Intelligence an edge for frequent withdrawers. Investors Intelligence applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; iq option does not. iq option charges deposit fees; Investors Intelligence does not. Overall, Investors Intelligence scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | iq option |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Investors Intelligence offers MT5, cTrader, while iq option supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. iq option edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | iq option |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web Trader, 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 Investors Intelligence and iq option compare. Investors Intelligence runs regular live webinars; iq option does not. Investors Intelligence has a video library; iq option does not. Investors Intelligence publishes daily market commentary; iq option does not. Investors Intelligence integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); iq option does not. Investors Intelligence maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Investors Intelligence scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | iq option |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Investors Intelligence accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while iq option supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). iq option uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. iq option scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | iq option |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Investors Intelligence and iq option offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Investors Intelligence supports 2 languages and iq option supports 8, giving iq option broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | iq option |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |