Admiral Markets
Personal Capital
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Overview
Admiral Markets was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in UK, while Personal Capital was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Admiral Markets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – registration number 595450, while Personal Capital is regulated by Unregulated among others. Admiral Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Personal Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Admiral Markets and $100000 at Personal Capital.
| Feature | Admiral Markets | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $100000 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) – registration number 595450, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) - license number 201/13, Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) no. 410681, Jordan Securities Commission (JSC) registration number 57026 | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2001 | 2008 |
| Country | UK | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Admiral Markets and Personal Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Personal Capital has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100000 (vs $200 at Admiral Markets). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Admiral Markets charges deposit fees; Personal Capital does not. Overall, Admiral Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Admiral Markets | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $100000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Admiral Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Personal Capital supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Admiral Markets | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Desktop,Android,Tablet,iPhone |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Admiral Markets and Personal Capital 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 | Admiral Markets | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Admiral Markets accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while Personal Capital supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Admiral Markets uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Admiral Markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Admiral Markets | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Admiral Markets and Personal Capital offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Admiral Markets supports 22 languages and Personal Capital supports 2, giving Admiral Markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Admiral Markets | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Hungarian, Bulgarian, Cestina, German, Dutch, French, Eesti, Francais, Greek, Latviesu, Lietuviskas, Moldovian, Croatian, Slovenian, Polish, Russian, Serbian, Romanian, Ukrainian, and Croatian | English, and Chinese |