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Capital SV Investments logo

Capital SV Investments

6.8/10
Forex.com logo

Forex.com

7.4/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchTied6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner6.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Capital SV Investments was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Forex.com was established in 2001 and is based in United States. Capital SV Investments holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Forex.com is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Capital SV Investments serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Forex.com has 150,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Capital SV Investments and Typical at Forex.com.

Forex.com wins this category
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsForex.com
Min. Deposit$200Typical
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA), Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC), National Futures Association (NFA)
Founded19222001
CountryCyprusUnited States
Clients10,000+150,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Capital SV Investments and Forex.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Capital SV Investments has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (vs Typical at Forex.com). Forex.com 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. Forex.com charges deposit fees; Capital SV Investments does not. Overall, Capital SV Investments scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Capital SV Investments wins this category
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsForex.com
Min. Deposit$200Typical
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Capital SV Investments offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Forex.com supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Forex.com supports social and copy trading features, which Capital SV Investments does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsForex.com
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4 ,Android,iPhone,MacMT4, MT5, WebTrader, Advantage Trader Pro, TradingView, Tablet and 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 Forex.com 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 SV InvestmentsForex.com
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoNo

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 Forex.com supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal). Forex.com uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. Forex.com scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

Forex.com wins this category
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsForex.com
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
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 Forex.com offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Capital SV Investments supports 2 languages and Forex.com supports 3, giving Forex.com broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsForex.com
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Chinese, Arabic