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C 7 Traders

5.9/10
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Capital Index

7.4/10
3/10RegulationWinner9/10
8/10WinnerFees0/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
6/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

C 7 Traders was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Vanuatu, while Capital Index was established in 2004 and is based in Cyprus. C 7 Traders holds licences including Unregulated, while Capital Index is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. C 7 Traders serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Capital Index has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at C 7 Traders and $250 at Capital Index.

Capital Index wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersCapital Index
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), FCA FRN 709693
Founded20142004
CountryVanuatuCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between C 7 Traders and Capital Index, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. C 7 Traders has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at Capital Index). Capital Index charges withdrawal fees while C 7 Traders does not, giving C 7 Traders an edge for frequent withdrawers. Capital Index charges deposit fees; C 7 Traders does not. Overall, C 7 Traders scores higher on fees in our assessment.

C 7 Traders wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersCapital Index
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

C 7 Traders offers MT5, cTrader, while Capital Index supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. C 7 Traders supports social and copy trading features, which Capital Index does not offer. Capital Index edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Capital Index wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersCapital Index
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available.MT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOS

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how C 7 Traders 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.

Capital Index wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersCapital Index
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. C 7 Traders 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.

Tied
FeatureC 7 TradersCapital Index
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 C 7 Traders 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.

Tied
FeatureC 7 TradersCapital Index
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese