Capital SV Investments
selftrade
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Overview
Capital SV Investments was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while selftrade was established in 2013 and is based in Australia. Capital SV Investments holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while selftrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Capital SV Investments serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; selftrade has 14,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Capital SV Investments and $250 at selftrade.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $250 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F304 |
| Founded | 1922 | 2013 |
| Country | Cyprus | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 14,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Capital SV Investments and selftrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Capital SV Investments has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (vs $250 at selftrade). selftrade 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; selftrade does not. selftrade charges deposit fees; Capital SV Investments does not. Overall, Capital SV Investments scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Capital SV Investments offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while selftrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. selftrade supports social and copy trading features, which Capital SV Investments does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 selftrade compare. Capital SV Investments runs regular live webinars; selftrade does not. Both provide video tutorials. Capital SV Investments publishes daily market commentary; selftrade 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.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| 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 selftrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). selftrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. selftrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 selftrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Capital SV Investments supports 2 languages and selftrade supports 8, giving selftrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |