Investors Intelligence
Robinhood
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Overview
Investors Intelligence was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in London, while Robinhood was established in 2013 and is based in USA. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Investors Intelligence serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Robinhood has 10,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Investors Intelligence and $0 at Robinhood.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $0 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) |
| Founded | 1947 | 2013 |
| Country | London | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Investors Intelligence and Robinhood, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Robinhood has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $1 at Investors Intelligence). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Investors Intelligence applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Robinhood does not. Robinhood charges deposit fees; Investors Intelligence does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Investors Intelligence offers MT5, cTrader, while Robinhood supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Robinhood supports social and copy trading features, which Investors Intelligence does not offer. Investors Intelligence edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | 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 Robinhood 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 | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Robinhood supports 1 (bank transfer). Investors Intelligence uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Investors Intelligence scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| 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 Robinhood offer live chat support. Investors Intelligence offers phone support; Robinhood does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Investors Intelligence supports 2 languages and Robinhood supports 13, giving Robinhood broader global reach. Investors Intelligence scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce |