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8.3/10

London Capital Group (LCG)

8.2/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
0/10FeesWinner6/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals7.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

fx next was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Dubai, while London Capital Group (LCG) was established in 1996 and is based in UK. fx next holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while London Capital Group (LCG) is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) among others. fx next serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; London Capital Group (LCG) has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at fx next and $100 at London Capital Group (LCG).

fx next wins this category
Featurefx nextLondon Capital Group (LCG)
Min. Deposit$250$100
RegulationFinancial 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-F237Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110)
Founded20181996
CountryDubaiUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between fx next and London Capital Group (LCG), directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. London Capital Group (LCG) has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at fx next). fx next charges withdrawal fees while London Capital Group (LCG) does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. fx next charges deposit fees; London Capital Group (LCG) does not. Overall, London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher on fees in our assessment.

London Capital Group (LCG) wins this category
Featurefx nextLondon Capital Group (LCG)
Min. Deposit$250$100
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

fx next offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while London Capital Group (LCG) supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. London Capital Group (LCG) supports social and copy trading features, which fx next does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
Featurefx nextLondon Capital Group (LCG)
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how fx next and London Capital Group (LCG) 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
Featurefx nextLondon Capital Group (LCG)
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. fx next accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while London Capital Group (LCG) supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). fx next uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. fx next scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

fx next wins this category
Featurefx nextLondon Capital Group (LCG)
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both fx next and London Capital Group (LCG) offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. fx next supports 8 languages and London Capital Group (LCG) supports 18, giving London Capital Group (LCG) broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
Featurefx nextLondon Capital Group (LCG)
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, Russian, Malaysian, Korean, Swedish, German, French, Indonesian, Turkish, Norwegian, Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Thai, and Vietnamese.