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Blackwell Global investments

6.2/10

London Capital Group (LCG)

8.2/10
6/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesWinner6/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner7.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Blackwell Global investments was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in United States, while London Capital Group (LCG) was established in 1996 and is based in UK. Blackwell Global investments holds licences including Unregulated, while London Capital Group (LCG) is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) among others. Blackwell Global investments serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; London Capital Group (LCG) has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $10000 at Blackwell Global investments and $100 at London Capital Group (LCG).

London Capital Group (LCG) wins this category
FeatureBlackwell Global investmentsLondon Capital Group (LCG)
Min. Deposit$10000$100
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110)
Founded20041996
CountryUnited StatesUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Blackwell Global investments 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 $10000 at Blackwell Global investments). Blackwell Global investments charges withdrawal fees while London Capital Group (LCG) does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher on fees in our assessment.

London Capital Group (LCG) wins this category
FeatureBlackwell Global investmentsLondon Capital Group (LCG)
Min. Deposit$10000$100
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Blackwell Global investments offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while London Capital Group (LCG) supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. London Capital Group (LCG) supports social and copy trading features, which Blackwell Global investments does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureBlackwell Global investmentsLondon Capital Group (LCG)
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsBlackwell Trader MT4, MobileMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Blackwell Global investments and London Capital Group (LCG) 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureBlackwell Global investmentsLondon Capital Group (LCG)
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Blackwell Global investments accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while London Capital Group (LCG) supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). London Capital Group (LCG) uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

London Capital Group (LCG) wins this category
FeatureBlackwell Global investmentsLondon Capital Group (LCG)
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Blackwell Global investments and London Capital Group (LCG) offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Blackwell Global investments supports 2 languages and London Capital Group (LCG) supports 18, giving London Capital Group (LCG) broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureBlackwell Global investmentsLondon Capital Group (LCG)
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Russian, Malaysian, Korean, Swedish, German, French, Indonesian, Turkish, Norwegian, Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Thai, and Vietnamese.