B
Capital SV Investments logo

Capital SV Investments

6.8/10

IKON Finance

7.5/10
5/10RegulationWinner8/10
6/10FeesTied6/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

BrokerDataNet earns affiliate commission from brokers listed on this site. This does not affect our ratings or editorial independence.

Overview

Capital SV Investments was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while IKON Finance was established in 2011 and is based in London. Capital SV Investments holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while IKON Finance is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Capital SV Investments serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; IKON Finance has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $200.

IKON Finance wins this category
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsIKON Finance
Min. Deposit$200$200
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded19222011
CountryCyprusLondon
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Capital SV Investments and IKON Finance, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $200. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsIKON Finance
Min. Deposit$200$200
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

Capital SV Investments offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while IKON Finance 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 InvestmentsIKON Finance
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4 ,Android,iPhone,MacMT4, ZuluTrade, 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 IKON Finance 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. IKON Finance scores higher overall in education and research.

IKON Finance wins this category
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsIKON Finance
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoYes

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 IKON Finance supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsIKON Finance
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 IKON Finance 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 InvestmentsIKON Finance
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese