Capital SV Investments
Core Spreads
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Overview
Capital SV Investments was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Core Spreads was established in 2014 and is based in London. Capital SV Investments holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Core Spreads is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Capital SV Investments serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Core Spreads has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Capital SV Investments and $1 at Core Spreads.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | Core Spreads |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $1 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 1922 | 2014 |
| Country | Cyprus | London |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Capital SV Investments and Core Spreads, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Core Spreads has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $200 at Capital SV Investments). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Capital SV Investments applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Core Spreads does not. Core Spreads charges deposit fees; Capital SV Investments does not. Overall, Core Spreads scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | Core Spreads |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Capital SV Investments offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Core Spreads supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | Core Spreads |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4 ,Android,iPhone,Mac | MT4, 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 SV Investments and Core Spreads compare. Capital SV Investments runs regular live webinars; Core Spreads does not. Both provide video tutorials. Capital SV Investments publishes daily market commentary; Core Spreads does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Capital SV Investments maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Capital SV Investments scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | Core Spreads |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
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 Core Spreads supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | Core Spreads |
|---|---|---|
| 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 SV Investments and Core Spreads 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 SV Investments | Core Spreads |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |