icm capital
London Capital Group (LCG)
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Overview
icm capital was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Geneva, while London Capital Group (LCG) was established in 1996 and is based in UK. icm capital holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while London Capital Group (LCG) is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) among others. icm capital serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; London Capital Group (LCG) has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at icm capital and $100 at London Capital Group (LCG).
| Feature | icm capital | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Regulation | 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-F258 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) |
| Founded | 2015 | 1996 |
| Country | Geneva | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between icm capital 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 icm capital). icm capital charges withdrawal fees while London Capital Group (LCG) does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. London Capital Group (LCG) applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; icm capital does not. Overall, London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | icm capital | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
icm capital offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while London Capital Group (LCG) supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | icm capital | 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, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 icm capital 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.
| Feature | icm capital | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. icm capital 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). icm capital uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. icm capital scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | icm capital | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | Yes |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both icm capital and London Capital Group (LCG) offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. icm capital 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.
| Feature | icm capital | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, Russian, Malaysian, Korean, Swedish, German, French, Indonesian, Turkish, Norwegian, Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Thai, and Vietnamese. |