Investors Intelligence
Zacks Trade
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Overview
Investors Intelligence was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in London, while Zacks Trade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. Investors Intelligence holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Zacks Trade is regulated by Unregulated among others. Investors Intelligence serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Zacks Trade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Investors Intelligence and $2500 at Zacks Trade.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $2500 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Unregulated |
| Founded | 1947 | 2008 |
| Country | London | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Investors Intelligence and Zacks Trade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Investors Intelligence has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $2500 at Zacks Trade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Investors Intelligence applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Zacks Trade does not. Zacks Trade charges deposit fees; Investors Intelligence does not. Overall, Investors Intelligence scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $2500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Investors Intelligence offers MT5, cTrader, while Zacks Trade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Zacks Trade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Android,iPhone/iPad,Tablet |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Investors Intelligence and Zacks Trade 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| 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 Zacks Trade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Investors Intelligence | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Zacks Trade 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 | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |