Capital SV Investments
Uphold
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Overview
Capital SV Investments was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Uphold was established in 2013 and is based in United States. Capital SV Investments holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while Uphold is regulated by FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited among others. Capital SV Investments serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uphold has 4,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at Capital SV Investments and $1 at Uphold.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $1 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) | FCA and FINCEN: Uphold Europe Limited, Reg No. 09281410. Uphold HQ Inc. NMLS ID No. 1269875 |
| Founded | 1922 | 2013 |
| Country | Cyprus | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 4,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Capital SV Investments and Uphold, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uphold has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $200 at Capital SV Investments). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Capital SV Investments applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Uphold does not. Overall, Uphold scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Capital SV Investments offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uphold supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Capital SV Investments edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4 ,Android,iPhone,Mac | Web, Desktop & 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 Uphold compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Capital SV Investments publishes daily market commentary; Uphold does not. Capital SV Investments integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Uphold does not. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. Capital SV Investments scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | No | No |
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 Uphold supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
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 Uphold offer live chat support. Capital SV Investments offers phone support; Uphold does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Capital SV Investments supports 2 languages and Uphold supports 1, giving Capital SV Investments broader global reach. Capital SV Investments scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Capital SV Investments | Uphold |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |