Capital Index
ForexMart
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Overview
Capital Index was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while ForexMart was established in 2015 and is based in Cyprus. Capital Index holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while ForexMart is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Capital Index serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; ForexMart has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Capital Index and $1 at ForexMart.
| Feature | Capital Index | ForexMart |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), FCA FRN 709693 | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 2004 | 2015 |
| Country | Cyprus | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Capital Index and ForexMart, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. ForexMart has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at Capital Index). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. Capital Index charges deposit fees; ForexMart does not. Overall, ForexMart scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Capital Index | ForexMart |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Capital Index offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while ForexMart supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. ForexMart supports social and copy trading features, which Capital Index does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Capital Index | ForexMart |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOS | MT4, WEB, desktop |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Capital Index and ForexMart 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.
| Feature | Capital Index | ForexMart |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| 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 ForexMart supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). ForexMart uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. ForexMart scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Capital Index | ForexMart |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
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 ForexMart offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Capital Index supports 2 languages and ForexMart supports 15, giving ForexMart broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Capital Index | ForexMart |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian,Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian |