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CFI vs iFOREX

Compare CFI and iFOREX side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

CFI

CFI

Active traders and MENA region clients

CFI is a multi-asset broker offering 15,000+ instruments across forex, CFDs, equities, ETFs, crypto, and futu…

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iFOREX

iFOREX

Forex and CFD traders seeking education

iFOREX is a CFD and forex broker established in 1996, offering 750-plus instruments across currencies, commod…

Head-to-head comparison

CFI vs iFOREX
Feature CFI iFOREX
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee Stock CFDs from $0.005 per share (minimum $1 per trade) on some entities -
Regulators FCA, CySEC, CMA, FSCA, FSC, FSA, JSC, FRA, BDL, VFSC CySEC, BVI FSC
Best for Active traders and MENA region clients Forex and CFD traders seeking education
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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Forex
CFDs
Crypto
Bonds
-
Options
-
Futures
-
Margin
-
Demo Account
Multi Currency
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Pros & cons

CFI

CFI

Pros

  • Regulated by FCA, CySEC, and CMA among 10+ entities
  • 15,000+ tradable instruments
  • No minimum deposit requirement
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees
  • MetaTrader 5, TradingView, and proprietary platform all available
  • Unlimited demo account with no time limit
  • Negative balance protection on regulated entities
  • AI-powered trading assistant (Kaiana) and Capitalise.ai algo trading

Cons

  • Inactivity fee of $10/month when commissions fall below threshold
  • Forex spreads on the Zero Commission account are average to above average (1.4-1.5 pips EUR/USD at peak hours)
  • Conditions and protections vary significantly by entity - offshore entities offer less protection
  • Crypto trading not available to UK clients
  • Limited payment processor options in some regions
  • No investor compensation fund coverage across all entities
iFOREX

iFOREX

Pros

  • Established in 1996 with over 25 years of operating history
  • 750-plus tradable CFD instruments across six asset classes
  • No commissions; spread-only pricing model
  • No deposit fees
  • Inactivity fee only triggered after 12 consecutive months
  • Free demo account with virtual funds
  • Personal 1-on-1 coaching in multiple languages
  • Negative balance protection and segregated client funds

Cons

  • No MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5 support
  • All products are CFDs; no direct ownership of shares or ETFs
  • EUR/USD spread from 1.1 pips is wider than ECN-style competitors
  • BVI FSC entity offers weaker regulatory protection than FCA or ASIC
  • No copy trading or social trading features
  • No automated trading or VPS offering
  • Demo account limited to 30 days
  • Inactivity fee of $15 per quarter can erode small balances
CFI

CFI

CFI is a multi-asset broker offering 15,000+ instruments across forex, CFDs, equities, ETFs, crypto, and futures through MT5, TradingView, and a proprietary platform.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

iFOREX

iFOREX

iFOREX is a CFD and forex broker established in 1996, offering 750-plus instruments across currencies, commodities, indices, shares, crypto and ETFs via a proprietary platform.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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