Hantec Markets
London Capital Group (LCG)
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Overview
Hantec Markets was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in UK, Hong Kong, while London Capital Group (LCG) was established in 1996 and is based in UK. Hantec Markets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while London Capital Group (LCG) is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) among others. Hantec Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; London Capital Group (LCG) has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1000 at Hantec Markets and $100 at London Capital Group (LCG).
| Feature | Hantec Markets | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1000 | $100 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) |
| Founded | 1990 | 1996 |
| Country | UK, Hong Kong | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Hantec Markets 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 $1000 at Hantec Markets). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. London Capital Group (LCG) applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Hantec Markets does not. Overall, London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1000 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Hantec Markets 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 Hantec Markets does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Mac, Web Trader, Currenex, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Hantec Markets and London Capital Group (LCG) compare. London Capital Group (LCG) runs regular live webinars; Hantec Markets does not. London Capital Group (LCG) has a video library; Hantec Markets does not. London Capital Group (LCG) publishes daily market commentary; Hantec Markets does not. London Capital Group (LCG) integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Hantec Markets does not. London Capital Group (LCG) maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Hantec Markets accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while London Capital Group (LCG) supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). London Capital Group (LCG) uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| 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 Hantec Markets and London Capital Group (LCG) offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Hantec Markets supports 2 languages and London Capital Group (LCG) supports 18, giving London Capital Group (LCG) broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Hantec Markets | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Russian, Malaysian, Korean, Swedish, German, French, Indonesian, Turkish, Norwegian, Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Thai, and Vietnamese. |