Capital Index
Forex EE
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Overview
Capital Index was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Forex EE was established in 2008 and is based in Grenadines. Capital Index holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Forex EE is regulated by Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia among others. Capital Index serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Forex EE has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Capital Index and $100 at Forex EE.
| Feature | Capital Index | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), FCA FRN 709693 | Ministry of Economic Affairs in Estonia |
| Founded | 2004 | 2008 |
| Country | Cyprus | Grenadines |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Capital Index and Forex EE, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Forex EE has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at Capital Index). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Capital Index charges deposit fees; Forex EE does not. Overall, Forex EE scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Capital Index | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Capital Index offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Forex EE supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Capital Index edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Capital Index | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOS | MetaTrader 4 |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Capital Index and Forex EE compare. Capital Index runs regular live webinars; Forex EE does not. Both provide video tutorials. Capital Index publishes daily market commentary; Forex EE does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Capital Index maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Capital Index scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Capital Index | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Capital Index accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Forex EE supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Capital Index | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Capital Index and Forex EE 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 | Capital Index | Forex EE |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |