London Capital Group (LCG)
td ameritrade
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Overview
London Capital Group (LCG) was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in UK, while td ameritrade was established in 2016 and is based in Malta. London Capital Group (LCG) holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110), while td ameritrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. London Capital Group (LCG) serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; td ameritrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at London Capital Group (LCG) and $250 at td ameritrade.
| Feature | London Capital Group (LCG) | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) | 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-F319 |
| Founded | 1996 | 2016 |
| Country | UK | Malta |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between London Capital Group (LCG) and td ameritrade, 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 td ameritrade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. London Capital Group (LCG) applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; td ameritrade does not. Overall, London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | London Capital Group (LCG) | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
London Capital Group (LCG) offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while td ameritrade 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 td ameritrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | London Capital Group (LCG) | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how London Capital Group (LCG) and td ameritrade compare. London Capital Group (LCG) runs regular live webinars; td ameritrade does not. London Capital Group (LCG) has a video library; td ameritrade does not. London Capital Group (LCG) publishes daily market commentary; td ameritrade does not. London Capital Group (LCG) integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); td ameritrade 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 | London Capital Group (LCG) | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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. London Capital Group (LCG) accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while td ameritrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). td ameritrade uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. td ameritrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | London Capital Group (LCG) | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| 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 London Capital Group (LCG) and td ameritrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. London Capital Group (LCG) supports 18 languages and td ameritrade supports 8, giving London Capital Group (LCG) broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | London Capital Group (LCG) | td ameritrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Russian, Malaysian, Korean, Swedish, German, French, Indonesian, Turkish, Norwegian, Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Thai, and Vietnamese. | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |