London Capital Group (LCG)
Zacks Trade
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Overview
London Capital Group (LCG) was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in UK, while Zacks Trade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. London Capital Group (LCG) holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110), while Zacks Trade is regulated by Unregulated among others. London Capital Group (LCG) serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Zacks Trade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at London Capital Group (LCG) and $2500 at Zacks Trade.
| Feature | London Capital Group (LCG) | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $2500 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) | Unregulated |
| Founded | 1996 | 2008 |
| Country | UK | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between London Capital Group (LCG) and Zacks Trade, 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 $2500 at Zacks Trade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. London Capital Group (LCG) applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Zacks Trade does not. Zacks Trade charges deposit fees; London Capital Group (LCG) does not. Overall, London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | London Capital Group (LCG) | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $2500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
London Capital Group (LCG) offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Zacks Trade 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 Zacks Trade does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | London Capital Group (LCG) | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Android,iPhone/iPad,Tablet |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how London Capital Group (LCG) and Zacks Trade 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.
| Feature | London Capital Group (LCG) | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
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 Zacks Trade 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.
| Feature | London Capital Group (LCG) | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
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 Zacks Trade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. London Capital Group (LCG) supports 18 languages and Zacks Trade supports 2, giving London Capital Group (LCG) broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | London Capital Group (LCG) | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| 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, and Chinese |