AvaTrade
London Capital Group (LCG)
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Overview
AvaTrade was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in The British Virgin Islands, while London Capital Group (LCG) was established in 1996 and is based in UK. AvaTrade holds licences including Central Bank of Ireland, while London Capital Group (LCG) is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) among others. AvaTrade serves 200,000+ clients worldwide; London Capital Group (LCG) has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at AvaTrade and $100 at London Capital Group (LCG).
| Feature | AvaTrade | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Regulation | Central Bank of Ireland, Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Financial Services Authority (FSA), Financial Stability Board (FSB), British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (BVI) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) |
| Founded | 2006 | 1996 |
| Country | The British Virgin Islands | UK |
| Clients | 200,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between AvaTrade and London Capital Group (LCG), directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. London Capital Group (LCG) has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at AvaTrade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. London Capital Group (LCG) applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; AvaTrade does not. Overall, London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | AvaTrade | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
AvaTrade offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while London Capital Group (LCG) supports MT4, 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. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | AvaTrade | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Mac, Mirror Trader, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | 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 AvaTrade and London Capital Group (LCG) compare. London Capital Group (LCG) runs regular live webinars; AvaTrade does not. Both provide video tutorials. London Capital Group (LCG) publishes daily market commentary; AvaTrade does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. London Capital Group (LCG) maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | AvaTrade | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. AvaTrade accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Neteller), while London Capital Group (LCG) supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). AvaTrade uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. London Capital Group (LCG) uniquely supports Skrill among the two brokers. AvaTrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | AvaTrade | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both AvaTrade and London Capital Group (LCG) offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. AvaTrade supports 6 languages and London Capital Group (LCG) supports 18, giving London Capital Group (LCG) broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | AvaTrade | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Italian, German, French, Greek, and Hebrew | English, Russian, Malaysian, Korean, Swedish, German, French, Indonesian, Turkish, Norwegian, Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Thai, and Vietnamese. |