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Investors Intelligence

7.6/10

UFX

5.3/10
7/10RegulationTied7/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
7/10PlatformsTied7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Investors Intelligence was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in London, while UFX was established in 2007 and is based in Republic of Vanuatu. Investors Intelligence holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while UFX is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Investors Intelligence serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; UFX has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Investors Intelligence and $500 at UFX.

Investors Intelligence wins this category
FeatureInvestors IntelligenceUFX
Min. Deposit$1$500
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
Founded19472007
CountryLondonRepublic of Vanuatu
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Investors Intelligence and UFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Investors Intelligence has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $500 at UFX). UFX charges withdrawal fees while Investors Intelligence does not, giving Investors Intelligence an edge for frequent withdrawers. Investors Intelligence applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; UFX does not. Overall, Investors Intelligence scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Investors Intelligence wins this category
FeatureInvestors IntelligenceUFX
Min. Deposit$1$500
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Investors Intelligence offers MT5, cTrader, while UFX supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. UFX supports social and copy trading features, which Investors Intelligence does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureInvestors IntelligenceUFX
MT4NoNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, 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 UFX compare. Investors Intelligence runs regular live webinars; UFX does not. Both provide video tutorials. Investors Intelligence publishes daily market commentary; UFX does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Investors Intelligence maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Investors Intelligence scores higher overall in education and research.

Investors Intelligence wins this category
FeatureInvestors IntelligenceUFX
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
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 UFX supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureInvestors IntelligenceUFX
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

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 UFX 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.

Tied
FeatureInvestors IntelligenceUFX
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese