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Alpha Capital Markets

6.1/10

phillip capital limited

7.4/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchTied4/10
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 phillip capital limited was established in 2016 and is based in Bulgaria. Alpha Capital Markets holds licences including Unregulated, while phillip capital limited is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Alpha Capital Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; phillip capital limited has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Alpha Capital Markets and $250 at phillip capital limited.

phillip capital limited wins this category
FeatureAlpha Capital Marketsphillip capital 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-F295
Founded19992016
CountryUKBulgaria
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Alpha Capital Markets and phillip capital 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 phillip capital limited). phillip capital limited charges withdrawal fees while Alpha Capital Markets does not, giving Alpha Capital Markets an edge for frequent withdrawers. 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.

Alpha Capital Markets wins this category
FeatureAlpha Capital Marketsphillip capital limited
Min. Deposit$0$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Alpha Capital Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while phillip capital 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 phillip capital limited does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureAlpha Capital Marketsphillip capital 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 phillip capital limited compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureAlpha Capital Marketsphillip capital limited
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistYesYes

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 phillip capital limited supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). phillip capital limited uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. phillip capital limited scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

phillip capital limited wins this category
FeatureAlpha Capital Marketsphillip capital 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 phillip capital limited offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Alpha Capital Markets supports 2 languages and phillip capital limited supports 8, giving phillip capital limited broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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