Capital Index
Markets.com
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Overview
Capital Index was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Markets.com was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. Capital Index holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Markets.com is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. Capital Index serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Markets.com has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.
| Feature | Capital Index | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), FCA FRN 709693 | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2004 | 2008 |
| Country | Cyprus | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Capital Index and Markets.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. Capital Index charges withdrawal fees while Markets.com does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Capital Index charges deposit fees; Markets.com does not. Overall, Markets.com scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Capital Index | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Capital Index offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Markets.com supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Markets.com supports social and copy trading features, which Capital Index does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Capital Index | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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, MT5, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Capital Index and Markets.com compare. Capital Index runs regular live webinars; Markets.com does not. Both provide video tutorials. Capital Index publishes daily market commentary; Markets.com 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 | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Markets.com supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal). Markets.com uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. Markets.com scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Capital Index | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| 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 Markets.com offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Capital Index supports 2 languages and Markets.com supports 14, giving Markets.com broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Capital Index | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish |