Capital SV Investments
Eightcap
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Overview
Capital SV Investments was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Eightcap was established in 2009 and is based in Australia. Capital SV Investments holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Eightcap is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. Capital SV Investments serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Eightcap has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Capital SV Investments and $100 at Eightcap.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $100 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 1922 | 2009 |
| Country | Cyprus | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Capital SV Investments and Eightcap, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Eightcap has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $200 at Capital SV Investments). Eightcap 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.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Capital SV Investments offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Eightcap supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Eightcap supports social and copy trading features, which Capital SV Investments does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 Eightcap compare. Capital SV Investments runs regular live webinars; Eightcap does not. Capital SV Investments has a video library; Eightcap does not. Capital SV Investments publishes daily market commentary; Eightcap does not. Capital SV Investments integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Eightcap does not. 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 | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
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 Eightcap supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Eightcap 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 | Eightcap |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |