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Capital SV Investments

6.8/10

Hargreaves Lansdown

7/10
5/10RegulationWinner7/10
6/10FeesWinner8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchTied6/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Capital SV Investments was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Hargreaves Lansdown was established in 1981 and is based in UK. Capital SV Investments holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Hargreaves Lansdown is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Capital SV Investments serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Hargreaves Lansdown has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $200.

Hargreaves Lansdown wins this category
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsHargreaves Lansdown
Min. Deposit$200$200
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded19221981
CountryCyprusUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Capital SV Investments and Hargreaves Lansdown, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $200. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Capital SV Investments applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Hargreaves Lansdown does not. Overall, Hargreaves Lansdown scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Hargreaves Lansdown wins this category
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsHargreaves Lansdown
Min. Deposit$200$200
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Capital SV Investments offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Hargreaves Lansdown supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsHargreaves Lansdown
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4 ,Android,iPhone,MacWeb 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 Hargreaves Lansdown 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 InvestmentsHargreaves Lansdown
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 Hargreaves Lansdown supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsHargreaves Lansdown
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
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 Hargreaves Lansdown 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.

Tied
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsHargreaves Lansdown
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese