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easyMarkets vs interactive investor

Compare easyMarkets and interactive investor side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

easyMarkets

easyMarkets

Fixed-spread forex and CFD traders

easyMarkets is a Cyprus-based forex and CFD broker founded in 2001, offering fixed spreads, vanilla options, โ€ฆ

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interactive investor

interactive investor

Flat-fee long-term investors

interactive investor is a UK flat-fee investment platform for shares, funds, ETFs, bonds, ISAs and SIPPs, witโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

easyMarkets vs interactive investor
Feature easyMarkets interactive investor
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee CFDs on 65+ shares; spread-based, no commission UK & US Shares (incl. ETFs & Investment trusts): ยฃ3.99 on Core and Plus; ยฃ2.99 on Premium
Regulators CySEC, ASIC, FSA, FSC, FSCA FCA
Best for Fixed-spread forex and CFD traders Flat-fee long-term investors
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
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Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
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Options
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Margin
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Demo Account
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Funds
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Investment Plans
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Multi Currency
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Business Account
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Isa
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Sipp
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Pros & cons

easyMarkets

easyMarkets

Pros

  • No deposit, withdrawal or inactivity fees
  • Fixed spreads provide cost certainty
  • Proprietary dealCancellation tool lets traders undo a losing trade
  • Freeze Rate locks in a price while the trader confirms an order
  • Negative balance protection on CySEC and ASIC accounts
  • Vanilla options available on the proprietary platform
  • Free unlimited demo account with $100,000 virtual balance
  • Regulated by Tier 1 authorities CySEC and ASIC

Cons

  • Fixed spreads are wider than ECN/STP alternatives, especially on Standard accounts
  • No commission-based raw-spread account available on the proprietary platform
  • CFD execution only - no direct ownership of stocks, ETFs or crypto
  • No copy trading or social investing features
  • Unique risk tools (dealCancellation, Freeze Rate) are limited to the proprietary platform, not MT4/MT5
  • UK FCA authorisation was withdrawn in 2022
  • Product availability varies by regulatory entity and region
interactive investor

interactive investor

Pros

  • Flat monthly plans start at ยฃ5.99 instead of a percentage fee
  • Free regular investing across all plans
  • Next-day GBP and EUR withdrawals have no charge
  • Plus includes 1 free monthly trade; Premium includes 2
  • Premium makes fund trades and dividend reinvestments free
  • Trading Account can hold up to 9 currencies
  • Plus includes 5 free family accounts; Premium includes unlimited
  • Transfers in and out have no ii charge

Cons

  • Core portfolios are limited to ยฃ100,000 before Plus applies
  • Core FX conversion fee is 0.75%
  • Other international shares cost ยฃ9.99 on Core
  • Same-day GBP and EUR withdrawals cost ยฃ15
  • Telephone trades cost ยฃ49
  • Junior ISAs are unavailable on the Core plan
  • Premium costs ยฃ39.99 per month
  • Company Account applications must be posted
easyMarkets

easyMarkets

easyMarkets is a Cyprus-based forex and CFD broker founded in 2001, offering fixed spreads, vanilla options, and proprietary risk tools including dealCancellation and Freeze Rate.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

interactive investor

interactive investor

interactive investor is a UK flat-fee investment platform for shares, funds, ETFs, bonds, ISAs and SIPPs, with managed portfolios and multi-currency investing.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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