Investors Intelligence
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Overview
Investors Intelligence was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in London, while td ameritrade was established in 2016 and is based in Malta. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Investors Intelligence serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; td ameritrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Investors Intelligence and $250 at td ameritrade.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F319 |
| Founded | 1947 | 2016 |
| Country | London | Malta |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Investors Intelligence and td ameritrade, 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 td ameritrade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Investors Intelligence applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; td ameritrade does not. Overall, Investors Intelligence scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Investors Intelligence offers MT5, cTrader, while td ameritrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. td ameritrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 td ameritrade compare. Investors Intelligence runs regular live webinars; td ameritrade does not. Investors Intelligence has a video library; td ameritrade does not. Investors Intelligence publishes daily market commentary; td ameritrade does not. Investors Intelligence integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); td ameritrade does not. Investors Intelligence maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Investors Intelligence scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
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 td ameritrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). td ameritrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. td ameritrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 td ameritrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Investors Intelligence supports 2 languages and td ameritrade supports 8, giving td ameritrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |