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Alpha Capital Markets

6.1/10

Choicetrade

4.1/10
3/10RegulationTied3/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Alpha Capital Markets was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in UK, while Choicetrade was established in 2009 and is based in United States. Both brokers are regulated by Unregulated, among other authorities. Alpha Capital Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Choicetrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Alpha Capital Markets and $250 at Choicetrade.

Alpha Capital Markets wins this category
FeatureAlpha Capital MarketsChoicetrade
Min. Deposit$0$250
RegulationUnregulatedUnregulated
Founded19992009
CountryUKUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Alpha Capital Markets and Choicetrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Alpha Capital Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at Choicetrade). Choicetrade charges withdrawal fees while Alpha Capital Markets does not, giving Alpha Capital Markets an edge for frequent withdrawers. Alpha Capital Markets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Choicetrade does not. Overall, Alpha Capital Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Alpha Capital Markets wins this category
FeatureAlpha Capital MarketsChoicetrade
Min. Deposit$0$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Alpha Capital Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Choicetrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Alpha Capital Markets supports social and copy trading features, which Choicetrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureAlpha Capital MarketsChoicetrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available.cTrader, SocialTrading, copyTrading, webPlatform, DesktopPlatform, Proprietary .

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Alpha Capital Markets and Choicetrade compare. Alpha Capital Markets has a video library; Choicetrade does not. Alpha Capital Markets integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Choicetrade does not. Alpha Capital Markets scores higher overall in education and research.

Alpha Capital Markets wins this category
FeatureAlpha Capital MarketsChoicetrade
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistYesNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Alpha Capital Markets accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Choicetrade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAlpha Capital MarketsChoicetrade
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Alpha Capital Markets and Choicetrade 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.

Tied
FeatureAlpha Capital MarketsChoicetrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese