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Capital SV Investments logo

Capital SV Investments

6.8/10
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IronFX

6.5/10
5/10RegulationWinner9/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
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 IronFX was established in 2010 and is based in Cyprus. Capital SV Investments holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while IronFX is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Capital SV Investments serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; IronFX has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Capital SV Investments and $500 at IronFX.

Capital SV Investments wins this category
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsIronFX
Min. Deposit$200$500
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)
Founded19222010
CountryCyprusCyprus
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Capital SV Investments and IronFX, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Capital SV Investments has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (vs $500 at IronFX). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Capital SV Investments applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; IronFX does not. IronFX charges deposit fees; Capital SV Investments does not. Overall, Capital SV Investments scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Capital SV Investments wins this category
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsIronFX
Min. Deposit$200$500
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Capital SV Investments offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while IronFX supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. IronFX supports social and copy trading features, which Capital SV Investments does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsIronFX
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4 ,Android,iPhone,MacMT4, Mac, Mirror Trader, Web 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 IronFX compare. Capital SV Investments runs regular live webinars; IronFX does not. Both provide video tutorials. Capital SV Investments publishes daily market commentary; IronFX does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Capital SV Investments maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Capital SV Investments scores higher overall in education and research.

Capital SV Investments wins this category
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsIronFX
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
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 IronFX supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureCapital SV InvestmentsIronFX
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 IronFX 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 InvestmentsIronFX
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese