icm capital
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Overview
icm capital was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Geneva, while Xtrade was established in 2003 and is based in Australia. icm capital holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Xtrade is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. icm capital serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Xtrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at icm capital and $1 at Xtrade.
| Feature | icm capital | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| 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 | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 2015 | 2003 |
| Country | Geneva | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between icm capital and Xtrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Xtrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at icm capital). icm capital charges withdrawal fees while Xtrade does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Xtrade charges deposit fees; icm capital does not. Overall, Xtrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | icm capital | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
icm capital offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Xtrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. icm capital supports social and copy trading features, which Xtrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | icm capital | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Not available |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how icm capital and Xtrade compare. icm capital runs regular live webinars; Xtrade does not. icm capital has a video library; Xtrade does not. icm capital publishes daily market commentary; Xtrade does not. icm capital integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Xtrade does not. icm capital maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. icm capital scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | icm capital | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. icm capital uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card and PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. icm capital scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | icm capital | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Not available |
| Credit Card | Yes | Not available |
| PayPal | Yes | Not available |
| Skrill | Yes | Not available |
| Neteller | Yes | Not available |
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 Xtrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. icm capital offers multilingual support. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | icm capital | Xtrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | Not available |