Investors Intelligence
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Overview
Investors Intelligence was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in London, while npbfx was established in 2020 and is based in United Kingdom. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Investors Intelligence serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; npbfx has 3,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Investors Intelligence and $250 at npbfx.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | npbfx |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F287 |
| Founded | 1947 | 2020 |
| Country | London | United Kingdom |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 3,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Investors Intelligence and npbfx, 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 npbfx). 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 | npbfx |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Investors Intelligence offers MT5, cTrader, while npbfx supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. npbfx supports social and copy trading features, which Investors Intelligence does not offer. npbfx edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | npbfx |
|---|---|---|
| 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 npbfx compare. Investors Intelligence runs regular live webinars; npbfx does not. Both provide video tutorials. Investors Intelligence publishes daily market commentary; npbfx does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Investors Intelligence maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Investors Intelligence scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | npbfx |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| 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 npbfx supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). npbfx uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. npbfx scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | npbfx |
|---|---|---|
| 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 npbfx offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Investors Intelligence supports 2 languages and npbfx supports 8, giving npbfx broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | npbfx |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |