Personal Capital
Robinhood
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Overview
Personal Capital was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while Robinhood was established in 2013 and is based in USA. Personal Capital holds licences including Unregulated, while Robinhood is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Personal Capital serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Robinhood has 10,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100000 at Personal Capital and $0 at Robinhood.
| Feature | Personal Capital | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100000 | $0 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Supervision Commission (FSC) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2013 |
| Country | USA | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Personal Capital and Robinhood, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Robinhood has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $100000 at Personal Capital). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Robinhood charges deposit fees; Personal Capital does not. Overall, Robinhood scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Personal Capital | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100000 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Personal Capital offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Robinhood supports a proprietary platform. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Personal Capital edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Personal Capital | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | No |
| cTrader | Yes | No |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Desktop,Android,Tablet,iPhone | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Personal Capital and Robinhood 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 | Personal Capital | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| 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. Personal Capital accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Robinhood supports 1 (bank transfer). Personal Capital uniquely supports credit/debit card among the two brokers. Personal Capital scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Personal Capital | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | No |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Personal Capital and Robinhood offer live chat support. Personal Capital offers phone support; Robinhood does not. Email support is available at both brokers. Personal Capital supports 2 languages and Robinhood supports 13, giving Robinhood broader global reach. Personal Capital scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Personal Capital | Robinhood |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | No |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Deutsch, Nederlands, Espanol, Francais, Italiano, Polski, Srpski, Norsk, Svenska, Cesky, Romana, Turkce |