Interactive Brokers vs CI Direct Trading

Updated 2 Sep 2022
Interactive Brokers
CI Direct Trading
 
Description
Advanced trading platform for experienced traders. Access to global markets.Virtual Brokers provides trading solutions for every type of investor.
Basics
Account Funding Options
Bank transfer, BPAYCredit cards, Netseller, PayPal, Skrill
Advisory Services
YesNo
Apps
Android, iOSAndroid, iOS
Company Founded
19782009
Company Headquarters
New York, USAToronto, Canada
Minimum Age
18 years18 years
Minimum Deposit
$100.00$1,000.00
Minimum Trade
No minimum trade required0
Regulator
ASIC, FCA, CFTC, FINRA, SECCIPF, IIROC
Signup Bonus Gift
NoneNone
Trading
Copy Trading
NoNo
Crypto Trading
YesNo
cTrader Trading
NoNo
ETF Trading
YesYes
Forex Trading
YesNo
Fractional Share Trading
YesNo
Futures Trading
YesYes
International Markets Trading
YesNo
MetaTrader 4 Trading
NoYes
MetaTrader 5 Trading
NoNo
Mutual Funds Trading
YesYes
Options Trading
YesYes
OTCBB / Pink Sheets
YesNo
Paper Trading
YesYes
Penny Stock Trading
YesNo
Social Trading
NoNo
Stock Trading
YesYes
Tradable Assets
Bonds, ETFs, Futures, Hedge Funds, Mutual Funds, Options, Shares, Spot currencies, US spot goldETFs, Fixed-income securities, Mutual Funds, Options, Stocks
Tradable Markets
ASX, KSE, LSE, NASDAQ, NYSE, TSE, XETRA and moreTSX
Fees
Broker Assisted Trades Fee
$30.00$50.00
Brokerage Fee
$0.00$1.99
Domestic Wire Transfer Fee
$10.00$50.00
ETF Trade Fee
$0.00$0.00
Funds Withdrawal Fee (Partial)
$10.00$50.00
Funds Withdrawal Fee (Full)
$10.00$150.00
International Wire Transfer Fee
$10.00$100.00
Mutual Fund Trade Fee
$15.00$0.00
Options (Base Fee)
$0.00$7.99
Options (Per Contract Fee)
$0.65$1.25
Paper Confirmation Fee
N/AN/A
Paper Statement Fee
$25.00$5.00
Returned Wire Fee
N/A$50.00
Spread
N/AN/A
Stock Certificate Delivery Fee
N/AN/A
Stock Certificate Processing Fee
N/A$200.00
Stock Trade Fee
$0.00$1.99
Order types
Order Type (Contingent)
YesNo
Order Type (Limit)
YesYes
Order Type (Market)
YesYes
Order Type (One Cancels The Other)
YesNo
Order Type (One Triggers and One Cancels The Other)
NoNo
Order Type (Stop)
YesYes
Order Type (Trailing Stop)
YesNo
Customer service
24/7 Support
YesNo
Email Support
YesYes
Live Chat Support
YesNo
Phone Support
YesYes

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