Plus500
Valbury Capital
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Overview
Plus500 was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Israel, while Valbury Capital was established in 2008 and is based in UK. Plus500 holds licences including Plus500UK Ltd authorized & regulated by the FCA (#509909), while Valbury Capital is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Plus500 serves 1,000,000+ clients worldwide; Valbury Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Plus500 and $15000 at Valbury Capital.
| Feature | Plus500 | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $15000 |
| Regulation | Plus500UK Ltd authorized & regulated by the FCA (#509909), Plus500CY Ltd authorized & regulated by CySEC (#250/14), Plus500AU Pty Ltd (ACN 153301681), ASIC in Australia AFSL #417727, FMA in New Zealand, FSP #486026 and Authorised Financial Services Provider in South Africa FSP #47546 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2008 |
| Country | Israel | UK |
| Clients | 1,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Plus500 and Valbury Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Plus500 has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $15000 at Valbury Capital). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, Plus500 scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Plus500 | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $15000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Plus500 offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Valbury Capital 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 | Plus500 | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | Desktop, Tablet & Mobile apps,Mac |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Plus500 and Valbury Capital compare. Plus500 runs regular live webinars; Valbury Capital does not. Both provide video tutorials. Plus500 publishes daily market commentary; Valbury Capital does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Plus500 maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Plus500 scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Plus500 | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Plus500 accepts 4 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill), while Valbury Capital supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Plus500 uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill among the two brokers. Plus500 scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Plus500 | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | 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 Plus500 and Valbury Capital offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Plus500 supports 15 languages and Valbury Capital supports 2, giving Plus500 broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Plus500 | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Polish, Arabic, Hebrew, Danish, Norwegian, Czech, Slovak, Bulgarian and Chinese | English, and Chinese |