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Saxo Markets

6.1/10

Valbury Capital

5.6/10
7/10RegulationTied7/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchTied4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Saxo Markets was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Denmark, while Valbury Capital was established in 2008 and is based in UK. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Saxo Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Valbury Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $6500 at Saxo Markets and $15000 at Valbury Capital.

Saxo Markets wins this category
FeatureSaxo MarketsValbury Capital
Min. Deposit$6500$15000
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20122008
CountryDenmarkUK
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Saxo Markets and Valbury Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Valbury Capital has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $15000 (vs $6500 at Saxo Markets). Saxo Markets charges withdrawal fees while Valbury Capital does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureSaxo MarketsValbury Capital
Min. Deposit$6500$15000
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Saxo Markets 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.

Tied
FeatureSaxo MarketsValbury Capital
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsDesktop, Tablet & Mobile apps,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Saxo Markets and Valbury Capital compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureSaxo MarketsValbury Capital
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Saxo Markets accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Valbury Capital supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureSaxo MarketsValbury Capital
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Saxo Markets and Valbury Capital 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.

Tied
FeatureSaxo MarketsValbury Capital
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese