Capital SV Investments
Fortrade
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Overview
Capital SV Investments was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Fortrade was established in 1992 and is based in UK. Capital SV Investments holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Fortrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970 among others. Capital SV Investments serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Fortrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Capital SV Investments and $1 at Fortrade.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $1 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) FRN: 609970, National Bank of the Republic of Belarus (NBRB) FRN: 193075810, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) ABN: 33 614 683 831 | AFSL: 493520, Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF) CRN: BC1148613, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) with CIF license number 385/20 |
| Founded | 1922 | 1992 |
| Country | Cyprus | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Capital SV Investments and Fortrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Fortrade 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; Fortrade does not. Fortrade charges deposit fees; Capital SV Investments does not. Overall, Fortrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Capital SV Investments offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Fortrade 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 | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 Fortrade compare. Capital SV Investments runs regular live webinars; Fortrade does not. Capital SV Investments has a video library; Fortrade does not. Capital SV Investments publishes daily market commentary; Fortrade does not. Capital SV Investments integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Fortrade 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 | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Fortrade supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Neteller). Fortrade uniquely supports PayPal and Neteller among the two brokers. Fortrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
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 Fortrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Capital SV Investments supports 2 languages and Fortrade supports 1, giving Capital SV Investments broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | Fortrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |