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London Capital Group (LCG)

8.2/10
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Oinvest

5.7/10
10/10WinnerRegulation5/10
6/10FeesTied6/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
7.5/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

London Capital Group (LCG) was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in UK, while Oinvest was established in 2019 and is based in South Africa. London Capital Group (LCG) holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110), while Oinvest is regulated by Southern African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) among others. London Capital Group (LCG) serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Oinvest has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at London Capital Group (LCG) and $200 at Oinvest.

London Capital Group (LCG) wins this category
FeatureLondon Capital Group (LCG)Oinvest
Min. Deposit$100$200
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110)Southern African Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)
Founded19962019
CountryUKSouth Africa
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between London Capital Group (LCG) and Oinvest, 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 $200 at Oinvest). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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FeatureLondon Capital Group (LCG)Oinvest
Min. Deposit$100$200
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

London Capital Group (LCG) offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Oinvest supports 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. London Capital Group (LCG) edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

London Capital Group (LCG) wins this category
FeatureLondon Capital Group (LCG)Oinvest
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, iOS, MacBook, iPhone

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how London Capital Group (LCG) and Oinvest compare. London Capital Group (LCG) runs regular live webinars; Oinvest does not. Both provide video tutorials. London Capital Group (LCG) publishes daily market commentary; Oinvest does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. 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.

London Capital Group (LCG) wins this category
FeatureLondon Capital Group (LCG)Oinvest
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. London Capital Group (LCG) accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while Oinvest supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). London Capital Group (LCG) uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

London Capital Group (LCG) wins this category
FeatureLondon Capital Group (LCG)Oinvest
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both London Capital Group (LCG) and Oinvest offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. London Capital Group (LCG) supports 18 languages and Oinvest supports 2, giving London Capital Group (LCG) broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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FeatureLondon Capital Group (LCG)Oinvest
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Russian, Malaysian, Korean, Swedish, German, French, Indonesian, Turkish, Norwegian, Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Thai, and Vietnamese.English, and Chinese