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Investors Intelligence

7.6/10
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OANDA

8.2/10
7/10RegulationWinner9/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Investors Intelligence was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in London, while OANDA was established in 1996 and is based in United States, Canada. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Investors Intelligence serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; OANDA has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $1.

OANDA wins this category
FeatureInvestors IntelligenceOANDA
Min. Deposit$1$1
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded19471996
CountryLondonUnited States, Canada
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Investors Intelligence and OANDA, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $1. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Investors Intelligence applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; OANDA does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureInvestors IntelligenceOANDA
Min. Deposit$1$1
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Investors Intelligence offers MT5, cTrader, while OANDA supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. OANDA edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

OANDA wins this category
FeatureInvestors IntelligenceOANDA
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, OANDA Desktop, OANDA Web, OANDA Mobile

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Investors Intelligence and OANDA 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. Investors Intelligence scores higher overall in education and research.

Investors Intelligence wins this category
FeatureInvestors IntelligenceOANDA
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

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 OANDA supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureInvestors IntelligenceOANDA
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

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 OANDA 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.

Tied
FeatureInvestors IntelligenceOANDA
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese