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C 7 Traders

5.9/10

Personal Capital

6.1/10
3/10RegulationWinner5/10
8/10WinnerFees1/10
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 Personal Capital was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Both brokers are regulated by Unregulated, among other authorities. C 7 Traders serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Personal Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at C 7 Traders and $100000 at Personal Capital.

Personal Capital wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersPersonal Capital
Min. Deposit$100$100000
RegulationUnregulatedUnregulated
Founded20142008
CountryVanuatuUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between C 7 Traders and Personal Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. C 7 Traders has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $100000 at Personal Capital). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, C 7 Traders scores higher on fees in our assessment.

C 7 Traders wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersPersonal Capital
Min. Deposit$100$100000
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

C 7 Traders offers MT5, cTrader, while Personal Capital 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. Personal Capital edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Personal Capital wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersPersonal Capital
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available.Desktop,Android,Tablet,iPhone

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how C 7 Traders and Personal Capital 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. Personal Capital scores higher overall in education and research.

Personal Capital wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersPersonal Capital
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 Personal Capital supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureC 7 TradersPersonal Capital
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 Personal Capital 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 TradersPersonal Capital
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese