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Amscot Stockbroking

3.9/10
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Capital SV Investments

6.8/10
3/10RegulationWinner5/10
0/10FeesWinner6/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Amscot Stockbroking was founded in 1853 and is headquartered in Austrailia, while Capital SV Investments was established in 1922 and is based in Cyprus. Amscot Stockbroking holds licences including Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications (Estonia), while Capital SV Investments is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Amscot Stockbroking serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Capital SV Investments has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $500 at Amscot Stockbroking and $200 at Capital SV Investments.

Capital SV Investments wins this category
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingCapital SV Investments
Min. Deposit$500$200
RegulationMinistry of Economic Affairs and Communications (Estonia)Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
Founded18531922
CountryAustrailiaCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Amscot Stockbroking and Capital SV Investments, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Capital SV Investments has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (vs $500 at Amscot Stockbroking). Amscot Stockbroking charges withdrawal fees while Capital SV Investments does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Capital SV Investments applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Amscot Stockbroking does not. Overall, Capital SV Investments scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Capital SV Investments wins this category
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingCapital SV Investments
Min. Deposit$500$200
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Amscot Stockbroking offers MT5, cTrader, while Capital SV Investments supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Capital SV Investments edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Capital SV Investments wins this category
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingCapital SV Investments
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsIRESSTrader,IRESSInvestor,netIRESS,XPLANMT4 ,Android,iPhone,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Amscot Stockbroking and Capital SV Investments compare. Capital SV Investments runs regular live webinars; Amscot Stockbroking does not. Capital SV Investments has a video library; Amscot Stockbroking does not. Capital SV Investments publishes daily market commentary; Amscot Stockbroking does not. Capital SV Investments integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Amscot Stockbroking does not. Capital SV Investments maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Capital SV Investments scores higher overall in education and research.

Capital SV Investments wins this category
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingCapital SV Investments
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Amscot Stockbroking accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Capital SV Investments supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingCapital SV Investments
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 Amscot Stockbroking and Capital SV Investments 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
FeatureAmscot StockbrokingCapital SV Investments
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese