Investors Intelligence
Teletrade
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Overview
Investors Intelligence was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in London, while Teletrade was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. Investors Intelligence holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Teletrade is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Investors Intelligence serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Teletrade has 50,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Investors Intelligence and $100 at Teletrade.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Teletrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The markets in financial instruments directive (MiFID) |
| Founded | 1947 | 2008 |
| Country | London | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 50,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Investors Intelligence and Teletrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Investors Intelligence has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Teletrade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Investors Intelligence applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Teletrade does not. Overall, Investors Intelligence scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Teletrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Investors Intelligence offers MT5, cTrader, while Teletrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Teletrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Teletrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps (Ios & Android) |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Investors Intelligence and Teletrade 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 | Teletrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Teletrade supports 2 (Skrill, Neteller). Investors Intelligence uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Teletrade uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Investors Intelligence scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Teletrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | No |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| PayPal | No | No |
| 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 Teletrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Investors Intelligence supports 2 languages and Teletrade supports 15, giving Teletrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Teletrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian,Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian |