Investors Intelligence
Uniglobe Markets
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Overview
Investors Intelligence was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in London, while Uniglobe Markets was established in 2008 and is based in Marshall Islands. Investors Intelligence holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Uniglobe Markets is regulated by Unregulated among others. Investors Intelligence serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uniglobe Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Investors Intelligence and $10 at Uniglobe Markets.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $10 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Unregulated |
| Founded | 1947 | 2008 |
| Country | London | Marshall Islands |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Investors Intelligence and Uniglobe Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Investors Intelligence has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $10 at Uniglobe Markets). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Investors Intelligence applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Uniglobe Markets does not. Uniglobe Markets charges deposit fees; Investors Intelligence does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $10 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Investors Intelligence offers MT5, cTrader, while Uniglobe Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Uniglobe Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Windows ├é┬¼├ó╦åÔÇÿ MacOS X. Multiple Terminal. Android. IOS. |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Investors Intelligence and Uniglobe Markets compare. Investors Intelligence runs regular live webinars; Uniglobe Markets does not. Investors Intelligence has a video library; Uniglobe Markets does not. Investors Intelligence publishes daily market commentary; Uniglobe Markets does not. Investors Intelligence integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Uniglobe Markets does not. Investors Intelligence maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Investors Intelligence scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
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 Uniglobe Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Uniglobe Markets 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 | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |