Alpha Capital Markets
fx global markets
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Overview
Alpha Capital Markets was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in UK, while fx global markets was established in 2017 and is based in United States. Alpha Capital Markets holds licences including Unregulated, while fx global markets is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Alpha Capital Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fx global markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Alpha Capital Markets and $250 at fx global markets.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | fx global markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $250 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), with CIF license No. 242/14 |
| Founded | 1999 | 2017 |
| Country | UK | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Alpha Capital Markets and fx global markets, 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 fx global markets). fx global markets 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; fx global markets does not. fx global markets charges deposit fees; Alpha Capital Markets does not. Overall, Alpha Capital Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | fx global markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Alpha Capital Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while fx global markets 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 | fx global markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 fx global markets compare. fx global markets runs regular live webinars; Alpha Capital Markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. fx global markets publishes daily market commentary; Alpha Capital Markets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. fx global markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fx global markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | fx global markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 fx global markets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fx global markets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fx global markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | fx global markets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| 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 fx global markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Alpha Capital Markets supports 2 languages and fx global markets supports 8, giving fx global markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Alpha Capital Markets | fx global markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |