Capital SV Investments
freetrade
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Overview
Capital SV Investments was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while freetrade was established in 2016 and is based in United Kingdom. Capital SV Investments holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while freetrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821) among others. Capital SV Investments serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; freetrade has 890,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Capital SV Investments and $0 at freetrade.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $0 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | Financial Conduct Authority. Registered in England and Wales (no. 09797821) |
| Founded | 1922 | 2016 |
| Country | Cyprus | United Kingdom |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 890,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Capital SV Investments and freetrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. freetrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $200 at Capital SV Investments). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Capital SV Investments applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; freetrade does not. Overall, freetrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Capital SV Investments offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while freetrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. freetrade supports social and copy trading features, which Capital SV Investments does not offer. freetrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 freetrade 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. freetrade scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| 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 freetrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). freetrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. freetrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| 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 freetrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Capital SV Investments supports 2 languages and freetrade supports 8, giving freetrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | freetrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |