Investors Intelligence
Windsor Brokers
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Overview
Investors Intelligence was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in London, while Windsor Brokers was established in 2005 and is based in Cyprus. Investors Intelligence holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Windsor Brokers is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Investors Intelligence serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Windsor Brokers has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Investors Intelligence and $100 at Windsor Brokers.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 1947 | 2005 |
| Country | London | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Investors Intelligence and Windsor Brokers, 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 Windsor Brokers). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Investors Intelligence applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Windsor Brokers does not. Overall, Investors Intelligence scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Investors Intelligence offers MT5, cTrader, while Windsor Brokers supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Windsor Brokers supports social and copy trading features, which Investors Intelligence does not offer. Windsor Brokers edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | MT4, Mirror 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 Windsor Brokers compare. Investors Intelligence runs regular live webinars; Windsor Brokers does not. Both provide video tutorials. Investors Intelligence publishes daily market commentary; Windsor Brokers 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 | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Windsor Brokers supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Windsor Brokers 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 | Windsor Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |