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icm capital

7.9/10

Ustocktrade

7.4/10
10/10WinnerRegulation6/10
0/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

icm capital was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Geneva, while Ustocktrade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. icm capital holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Ustocktrade is regulated by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) among others. icm capital serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ustocktrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at icm capital and $0 at Ustocktrade.

icm capital wins this category
Featureicm capitalUstocktrade
Min. Deposit$250$0
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-F258Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Founded20152008
CountryGenevaUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between icm capital and Ustocktrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ustocktrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at icm capital). icm capital charges withdrawal fees while Ustocktrade does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Overall, Ustocktrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Ustocktrade wins this category
Featureicm capitalUstocktrade
Min. Deposit$250$0
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

icm capital offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Ustocktrade supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. icm capital supports social and copy trading features, which Ustocktrade does not offer. icm capital edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

icm capital wins this category
Featureicm capitalUstocktrade
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsDesktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how icm capital and Ustocktrade 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
Featureicm capitalUstocktrade
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. icm capital accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Ustocktrade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). icm capital uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. icm capital scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

icm capital wins this category
Featureicm capitalUstocktrade
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

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 Ustocktrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. icm capital supports 8 languages and Ustocktrade supports 2, giving icm capital broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
Featureicm capitalUstocktrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese