Investors Intelligence
Personal Capital
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Overview
Investors Intelligence was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in London, while Personal Capital was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Investors Intelligence holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Personal Capital is regulated by Unregulated among others. Investors Intelligence serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Personal Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Investors Intelligence and $100000 at Personal Capital.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100000 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Unregulated |
| Founded | 1947 | 2008 |
| Country | London | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Investors Intelligence and Personal Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Investors Intelligence has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100000 at Personal Capital). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Investors Intelligence applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Personal Capital does not. Overall, Investors Intelligence scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Investors Intelligence offers MT5, cTrader, while Personal Capital supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Personal Capital supports social and copy trading features, which Investors Intelligence does not offer. Personal Capital edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Desktop,Android,Tablet,iPhone |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Investors Intelligence and Personal Capital 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 | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Personal Capital supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Investors Intelligence and Personal Capital 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 | Investors Intelligence | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |