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Investors Intelligence

7.6/10

VTB 24 Bank

6.1/10
7/10WinnerRegulation3/10
10/10WinnerFees8/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Investors Intelligence was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in London, while VTB 24 Bank was established in 2008 and is based in Russia. Investors Intelligence holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while VTB 24 Bank is regulated by Unregulated among others. Investors Intelligence serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; VTB 24 Bank has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Investors Intelligence and $100 at VTB 24 Bank.

Investors Intelligence wins this category
FeatureInvestors IntelligenceVTB 24 Bank
Min. Deposit$1$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Unregulated
Founded19472008
CountryLondonRussia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Investors Intelligence and VTB 24 Bank, 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 VTB 24 Bank). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Investors Intelligence applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; VTB 24 Bank does not. Overall, Investors Intelligence scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Investors Intelligence wins this category
FeatureInvestors IntelligenceVTB 24 Bank
Min. Deposit$1$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Investors Intelligence offers MT5, cTrader, while VTB 24 Bank supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. VTB 24 Bank supports social and copy trading features, which Investors Intelligence does not offer. VTB 24 Bank edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

VTB 24 Bank wins this category
FeatureInvestors IntelligenceVTB 24 Bank
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsDesktop, Tablet & Mobile apps,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Investors Intelligence and VTB 24 Bank 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. Investors Intelligence scores higher overall in education and research.

Investors Intelligence wins this category
FeatureInvestors IntelligenceVTB 24 Bank
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesNo

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 VTB 24 Bank supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureInvestors IntelligenceVTB 24 Bank
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 VTB 24 Bank 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 IntelligenceVTB 24 Bank
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese