Investors Intelligence
London Capital Group (LCG)
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Overview
Investors Intelligence was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in London, while London Capital Group (LCG) was established in 1996 and is based in UK. Investors Intelligence holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while London Capital Group (LCG) is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) among others. Investors Intelligence serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; London Capital Group (LCG) has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Investors Intelligence and $100 at London Capital Group (LCG).
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) |
| Founded | 1947 | 1996 |
| Country | London | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Investors Intelligence and London Capital Group (LCG), directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Investors Intelligence has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at London Capital Group (LCG)). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, Investors Intelligence scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Investors Intelligence offers MT5, cTrader, while London Capital Group (LCG) supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. London Capital Group (LCG) supports social and copy trading features, which Investors Intelligence does not offer. London Capital Group (LCG) edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Web Trader, 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 London Capital Group (LCG) compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
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 London Capital Group (LCG) supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). London Capital Group (LCG) uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| 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 London Capital Group (LCG) offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Investors Intelligence supports 2 languages and London Capital Group (LCG) supports 18, giving London Capital Group (LCG) broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Russian, Malaysian, Korean, Swedish, German, French, Indonesian, Turkish, Norwegian, Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Thai, and Vietnamese. |