Betterment
Capital Index
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Overview
Betterment was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while Capital Index was established in 2004 and is based in Cyprus. Betterment holds licences including Unregulated, while Capital Index is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Betterment serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Capital Index has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Betterment and $250 at Capital Index.
| Feature | Betterment | Capital Index |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $250 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), FCA FRN 709693 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2004 |
| Country | USA | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Betterment and Capital Index, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Betterment has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at Capital Index). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Capital Index charges deposit fees; Betterment does not. Overall, Betterment scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Betterment | Capital Index |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Betterment offers MT5, cTrader, while Capital Index supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Betterment supports social and copy trading features, which Capital Index does not offer. Capital Index edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Betterment | Capital Index |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Mac,iPhone,iPad,WEB,Desktop | MT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOS |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Betterment and Capital Index compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Capital Index scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Betterment | Capital Index |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Betterment accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Capital Index supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Betterment | Capital Index |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Betterment and Capital Index 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.
| Feature | Betterment | Capital Index |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |