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Capital SV Investments logo

Capital SV Investments

6.8/10
Interactive Brokers logo

Interactive Brokers

8.9/10
5/10RegulationWinner9/10
6/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10PlatformsWinner10/10
6/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
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 Interactive Brokers was established in 1977 and is based in United States. Capital SV Investments holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Interactive Brokers is regulated by the US Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Australian Securities and Investments Commission (AFSL: 453554) and is a participant of ASX among others. Capital SV Investments serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Interactive Brokers has 1,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Capital SV Investments and $1 at Interactive Brokers.

Interactive Brokers wins this category
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsInteractive Brokers
Min. Deposit$200$1
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)the US Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Australian Securities and Investments Commission (AFSL: 453554) and is a participant of ASX, ASX 24 and Chi-X Australia. Is a member of the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC) and Member - Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. FCA register entry number 208159. Is regulated by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). Is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI, reference number C423427). Is licensed and regulated by the Central Bank of Hungary (Magyar Nemzeti Bank) under no. H-EN-III-623/2020. Is regulated by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. Is a member of NSE, BSE, SEBI. Regn. No. SEBI Registration No. INZ000217730; NSDL: IN-DP-NSDL-301-2008. CIN-U67120MH2007FTC170004. Is regulated by Kanto Local Finance Bureau (Registration No.187). Is licensed and regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (Licence No. CMS100917).
Founded19221977
CountryCyprusUnited States
Clients10,000+1,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Capital SV Investments and Interactive Brokers, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Interactive Brokers has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $200 at Capital SV Investments). Interactive Brokers charges withdrawal fees while Capital SV Investments does not, giving Capital SV Investments an edge for frequent withdrawers. Capital SV Investments applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Interactive Brokers does not. Overall, Interactive Brokers scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Interactive Brokers wins this category
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsInteractive Brokers
Min. Deposit$200$1
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Capital SV Investments offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Interactive Brokers supports MT4, MT5, cTrader, a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Interactive Brokers supports social and copy trading features, which Capital SV Investments does not offer. Interactive Brokers edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Interactive Brokers wins this category
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsInteractive Brokers
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4 ,Android,iPhone,MacWeb Trader, NinjaTrader, 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 Interactive Brokers 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. Interactive Brokers scores higher overall in education and research.

Interactive Brokers wins this category
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsInteractive Brokers
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 Interactive Brokers supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsInteractive Brokers
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 Interactive Brokers 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 InvestmentsInteractive Brokers
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese