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London Capital Group (LCG)

8.2/10

Teletrade

6.7/10
10/10WinnerRegulation5/10
6/10FeesWinner8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
7.5/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals3.5/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

London Capital Group (LCG) was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in UK, while Teletrade was established in 2008 and is based in Cyprus. London Capital Group (LCG) holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110), while Teletrade is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) among others. London Capital Group (LCG) serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Teletrade has 50,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $100.

London Capital Group (LCG) wins this category
FeatureLondon Capital Group (LCG)Teletrade
Min. Deposit$100$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110)Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The markets in financial instruments directive (MiFID)
Founded19962008
CountryUKCyprus
Clients10,000+50,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between London Capital Group (LCG) and Teletrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $100. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. London Capital Group (LCG) applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Teletrade does not. Overall, Teletrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Teletrade wins this category
FeatureLondon Capital Group (LCG)Teletrade
Min. Deposit$100$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

London Capital Group (LCG) offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Teletrade 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 Teletrade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureLondon Capital Group (LCG)Teletrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps (Ios & Android)

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how London Capital Group (LCG) and Teletrade 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
FeatureLondon Capital Group (LCG)Teletrade
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. London Capital Group (LCG) accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller), while Teletrade supports 2 (Skrill, Neteller). London Capital Group (LCG) uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card 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)Teletrade
Bank TransferYesNo
Credit CardYesNo
PayPalNoNo
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesYes

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 Teletrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. London Capital Group (LCG) supports 18 languages and Teletrade supports 15, giving London Capital Group (LCG) broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureLondon Capital Group (LCG)Teletrade
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, Spanish, Czech, Chinese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovenian,Hindi, Hebrew, Arabic, Russian