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Alpha Capital Markets

6.1/10

Trade Zero

6.3/10
3/10RegulationWinner7/10
10/10WinnerFees1/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Alpha Capital Markets was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in UK, while Trade Zero was established in 2014 and is based in Bahamas. Alpha Capital Markets holds licences including Unregulated, while Trade Zero is regulated by Securities Commission of the Bahamas (SCB) among others. Alpha Capital Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Trade Zero has 2,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Alpha Capital Markets and $500 at Trade Zero.

Trade Zero wins this category
FeatureAlpha Capital MarketsTrade Zero
Min. Deposit$0$500
RegulationUnregulatedSecurities Commission of the Bahamas (SCB)
Founded19992014
CountryUKBahamas
Clients10,000+2,000+

Fees

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

Alpha Capital Markets wins this category
FeatureAlpha Capital MarketsTrade Zero
Min. Deposit$0$500
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Alpha Capital Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Trade Zero supports 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. Alpha Capital Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Alpha Capital Markets wins this category
FeatureAlpha Capital MarketsTrade Zero
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available.MT4, Web Trader, 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 Trade Zero compare. Trade Zero runs regular live webinars; Alpha Capital Markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. Trade Zero publishes daily market commentary; Alpha Capital Markets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Trade Zero maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Trade Zero scores higher overall in education and research.

Trade Zero wins this category
FeatureAlpha Capital MarketsTrade Zero
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 Trade Zero supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAlpha Capital MarketsTrade Zero
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

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 Trade Zero offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureAlpha Capital MarketsTrade Zero
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese