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Alpha Capital Markets

6.1/10
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Exness

8.4/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
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 Exness was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. Alpha Capital Markets holds licences including Unregulated, while Exness is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Alpha Capital Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Exness has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Alpha Capital Markets and $1 at Exness.

Exness wins this category
FeatureAlpha Capital MarketsExness
Min. Deposit$0$1
RegulationUnregulatedCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CRFIN, The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt f├ó╦å┼í├é┬║r Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), Banque de France, The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), The Commissione Nazionale per le Societ├ó╦å┼í├óÔé¼┬á e la Borsa (CONSOB), Finansinspektionen (FI), Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego (KNF)
Founded19992008
CountryUKCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Alpha Capital Markets and Exness, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Alpha Capital Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $1 at Exness). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Alpha Capital Markets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Exness does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureAlpha Capital MarketsExness
Min. Deposit$0$1
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Alpha Capital Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Exness 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.

Tied
FeatureAlpha Capital MarketsExness
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available.MT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Alpha Capital Markets and Exness compare. Exness runs regular live webinars; Alpha Capital Markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. Exness publishes daily market commentary; Alpha Capital Markets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Exness maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Exness scores higher overall in education and research.

Exness wins this category
FeatureAlpha Capital MarketsExness
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
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 Exness supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

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