B

Alpha Capital Markets

6.1/10

Teletrade

6.7/10
3/10RegulationWinner5/10
10/10WinnerFees8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals3.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

BrokerDataNet earns affiliate commission from brokers listed on this site. This does not affect our ratings or editorial independence.

Overview

Alpha Capital Markets was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in UK, while Teletrade was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. Alpha Capital Markets holds licences including Unregulated, while Teletrade is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Alpha Capital Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Teletrade has 50,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Alpha Capital Markets and $100 at Teletrade.

Teletrade wins this category
FeatureAlpha Capital MarketsTeletrade
Min. Deposit$0$100
RegulationUnregulatedCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The markets in financial instruments directive (MiFID)
Founded19992008
CountryUKCyprus
Clients10,000+50,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Alpha Capital Markets and Teletrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Alpha Capital Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100 at Teletrade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Alpha Capital Markets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Teletrade does not. Overall, Alpha Capital Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Alpha Capital Markets wins this category
FeatureAlpha Capital MarketsTeletrade
Min. Deposit$0$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

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

Tied
FeatureAlpha Capital MarketsTeletrade
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 (Ios & Android)

Education & Research

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

Teletrade wins this category
FeatureAlpha Capital MarketsTeletrade
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
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 Teletrade supports 2 (Skrill, Neteller). Alpha Capital Markets uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. Teletrade uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Alpha Capital Markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

Alpha Capital Markets wins this category
FeatureAlpha Capital MarketsTeletrade
Bank TransferYesNo
Credit CardYesNo
PayPalNoNo
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 Teletrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Alpha Capital Markets supports 2 languages and Teletrade supports 15, giving Teletrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAlpha Capital MarketsTeletrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian,Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian