Ayondo
icm capital
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Overview
Ayondo was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in London, while icm capital was established in 2015 and is based in Geneva. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Ayondo serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; icm capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Ayondo and $250 at icm capital.
| Feature | Ayondo | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial 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-F258 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2015 |
| Country | London | Geneva |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ayondo and icm capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ayondo has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at icm capital). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Ayondo applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; icm capital does not. Ayondo charges deposit fees; icm capital does not. Overall, Ayondo scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ayondo | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Ayondo offers cTrader, while icm capital supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. icm capital edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Ayondo | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | No | Yes |
| iOS App | No | Yes |
| Android App | No | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web Trader | 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 Ayondo and icm capital compare. icm capital runs regular live webinars; Ayondo does not. icm capital has a video library; Ayondo does not. icm capital publishes daily market commentary; Ayondo does not. icm capital integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Ayondo does not. icm capital maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. icm capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ayondo | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Ayondo accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while icm capital supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). icm capital uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. icm capital scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Ayondo | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. icm capital offers live chat; Ayondo does not, making icm capital easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ayondo supports 2 languages and icm capital supports 8, giving icm capital broader global reach. icm capital scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Ayondo | icm capital |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Mandarin | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |