Investors Intelligence
Traders Trust
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Overview
Investors Intelligence was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in London, while Traders Trust was established in 1998 and is based in Cyprus. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Investors Intelligence serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Traders Trust has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Investors Intelligence and $100 at Traders Trust.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt f├ó╦å┼í├é┬║r Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), The Commissione Nazionale per le Societ├ó╦å┼í├óÔé¼┬á e la Borsa (CONSOB), Finansinspektionen (FI), Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), Financial Services Authority (FSA) |
| Founded | 1947 | 1998 |
| Country | London | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Investors Intelligence and Traders Trust, 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 Traders Trust). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, Investors Intelligence scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Investors Intelligence offers MT5, cTrader, while Traders Trust supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Traders Trust supports social and copy trading features, which Investors Intelligence does not offer. Traders Trust edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 Traders Trust 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 | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Traders Trust supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Traders Trust 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 | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |