Alpha Capital Markets
Ezinvest
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Overview
Alpha Capital Markets was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in UK, while Ezinvest was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. Alpha Capital Markets holds licences including Unregulated, while Ezinvest is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Alpha Capital Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ezinvest has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Alpha Capital Markets and $500 at Ezinvest.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | Ezinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $500 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 1999 | 2008 |
| Country | UK | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Alpha Capital Markets and Ezinvest, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Alpha Capital Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $500 at Ezinvest). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, Alpha Capital Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | Ezinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Alpha Capital Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Ezinvest 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 | Alpha Capital Markets | Ezinvest |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Metatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available. | MT4, Mac, Android, iPhone/iPad |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Alpha Capital Markets and Ezinvest compare. Ezinvest runs regular live webinars; Alpha Capital Markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. Ezinvest publishes daily market commentary; Alpha Capital Markets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Ezinvest maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Ezinvest scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | Ezinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
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 Ezinvest supports 3 (credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). Alpha Capital Markets uniquely supports bank transfer among the two brokers. Ezinvest uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Ezinvest scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | Ezinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | No |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
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 Ezinvest offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Alpha Capital Markets supports 2 languages and Ezinvest supports 15, giving Ezinvest broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | Ezinvest |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian, Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian |