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Capital Index

7.4/10
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Zacks Trade

6.1/10
9/10WinnerRegulation3/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Capital Index was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Zacks Trade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. Capital Index holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Zacks Trade is regulated by Unregulated among others. Capital Index serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Zacks Trade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Capital Index and $2500 at Zacks Trade.

Capital Index wins this category
FeatureCapital IndexZacks Trade
Min. Deposit$250$2500
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), FCA FRN 709693Unregulated
Founded20042008
CountryCyprusUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Capital Index and Zacks Trade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Capital Index has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $2500 at Zacks Trade). Capital Index charges withdrawal fees while Zacks Trade does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Capital Index charges deposit fees; Zacks Trade does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureCapital IndexZacks Trade
Min. Deposit$250$2500
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Capital Index offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Zacks Trade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureCapital IndexZacks Trade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4,Desktop,iPhone/iOSAndroid,iPhone/iPad,Tablet

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Capital Index and Zacks Trade 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.

Tied
FeatureCapital IndexZacks Trade
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

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 Zacks Trade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureCapital IndexZacks Trade
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 Capital Index and Zacks Trade 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
FeatureCapital IndexZacks Trade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese