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Capital SV Investments logo

Capital SV Investments

6.8/10
CMC Markets logo

CMC Markets

7.5/10
5/10RegulationWinner7/10
6/10WinnerFees4/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Capital SV Investments was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while CMC Markets was established in 1989 and is based in UK. Capital SV Investments holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while CMC Markets is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Capital SV Investments serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; CMC Markets has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $200.

CMC Markets wins this category
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsCMC Markets
Min. Deposit$200$200
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded19221989
CountryCyprusUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Capital SV Investments and CMC Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $200. CMC Markets charges withdrawal fees while Capital SV Investments does not, giving Capital SV Investments an edge for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, Capital SV Investments scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Capital SV Investments wins this category
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsCMC Markets
Min. Deposit$200$200
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Capital SV Investments offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while CMC Markets 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 SV InvestmentsCMC Markets
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4 ,Android,iPhone,MacWeb Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Capital SV Investments and CMC Markets 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. CMC Markets scores higher overall in education and research.

CMC Markets wins this category
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsCMC Markets
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. Capital SV Investments accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while CMC Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsCMC Markets
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 SV Investments and CMC Markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Capital SV Investments supports 2 languages and CMC Markets supports 8, giving CMC Markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsCMC Markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, German, French, Polish, Spanish, Swedish, Italian, and Norwegian