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Alpha Capital Markets

6.1/10

ord minnett limited

7.9/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees1/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Alpha Capital Markets was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in UK, while ord minnett limited was established in 2013 and is based in Australia. Alpha Capital Markets holds licences including Unregulated, while ord minnett limited is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Alpha Capital Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; ord minnett limited has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Alpha Capital Markets and $250 at ord minnett limited.

ord minnett limited wins this category
FeatureAlpha Capital Marketsord minnett limited
Min. Deposit$0$250
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F292
Founded19992013
CountryUKAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Alpha Capital Markets and ord minnett limited, 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 ord minnett limited). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Alpha Capital Markets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; ord minnett limited does not. Overall, Alpha Capital Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Alpha Capital Markets wins this category
FeatureAlpha Capital Marketsord minnett limited
Min. Deposit$0$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureAlpha Capital Marketsord minnett limited
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetatrader 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 ord minnett limited compare. ord minnett limited runs regular live webinars; Alpha Capital Markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. ord minnett limited publishes daily market commentary; Alpha Capital Markets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. ord minnett limited maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. ord minnett limited scores higher overall in education and research.

ord minnett limited wins this category
FeatureAlpha Capital Marketsord minnett limited
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 ord minnett limited supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). ord minnett limited uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. ord minnett limited scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

ord minnett limited wins this category
FeatureAlpha Capital Marketsord minnett limited
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

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 ord minnett limited offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Alpha Capital Markets supports 2 languages and ord minnett limited supports 8, giving ord minnett limited broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAlpha Capital Marketsord minnett limited
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic