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Investors Intelligence

7.6/10

tusarfx

8.3/10
7/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Investors Intelligence was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in London, while tusarfx was established in 2017 and is based in United States. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Investors Intelligence serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; tusarfx has 142,500+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Investors Intelligence and $250 at tusarfx.

tusarfx wins this category
FeatureInvestors Intelligencetusarfx
Min. Deposit$1$250
RegulationFinancial 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-F332
Founded19472017
CountryLondonUnited States
Clients10,000+142,500+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Investors Intelligence and tusarfx, 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 tusarfx). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Investors Intelligence applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; tusarfx does not. tusarfx charges deposit fees; Investors Intelligence does not. Overall, Investors Intelligence scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Investors Intelligence wins this category
FeatureInvestors Intelligencetusarfx
Min. Deposit$1$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Investors Intelligence offers MT5, cTrader, while tusarfx supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. tusarfx supports social and copy trading features, which Investors Intelligence does not offer. tusarfx edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

tusarfx wins this category
FeatureInvestors Intelligencetusarfx
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, 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 tusarfx 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.

Tied
FeatureInvestors Intelligencetusarfx
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

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 tusarfx supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). tusarfx uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. tusarfx scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

tusarfx wins this category
FeatureInvestors Intelligencetusarfx
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

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 tusarfx offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Investors Intelligence supports 2 languages and tusarfx supports 8, giving tusarfx broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureInvestors Intelligencetusarfx
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic