Personal Capital
Traders Trust
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Overview
Personal Capital was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while Traders Trust was established in 1998 and is based in Cyprus. Personal Capital holds licences including Unregulated, while Traders Trust is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Personal Capital serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Traders Trust has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100000 at Personal Capital and $100 at Traders Trust.
| Feature | Personal Capital | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100000 | $100 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt f├ó╦å┼í├é┬║r Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), The Commissione Nazionale per le Societ├ó╦å┼í├óÔé¼┬á e la Borsa (CONSOB), Finansinspektionen (FI), Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), Financial Services Authority (FSA) |
| Founded | 2008 | 1998 |
| Country | USA | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Personal Capital and Traders Trust, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Traders Trust has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $100000 at Personal Capital). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Traders Trust applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Personal Capital does not. Overall, Traders Trust scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Personal Capital | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100000 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Personal Capital offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Traders Trust supports MT4, 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. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Personal Capital | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Desktop,Android,Tablet,iPhone | MT4, 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 Traders Trust 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 | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Traders Trust supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Personal Capital | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| 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 Traders Trust offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Personal Capital | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |