Investors Intelligence
UFX
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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.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | UFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $500 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 1947 | 2007 |
| Country | London | Republic of Vanuatu |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 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.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | UFX |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
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.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | UFX |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| 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 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.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | UFX |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| 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 UFX supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | UFX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | UFX |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |