ThinkMarkets
Trust Capital TC
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Overview
ThinkMarkets was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Australia & United Kingdom, while Trust Capital TC was established in 2016 and is based in Cyprus. ThinkMarkets holds licences including the Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA) with license no. 0250, while Trust Capital TC is regulated by CySEC (no. 369/18) among others. ThinkMarkets serves 475,000+ clients worldwide; Trust Capital TC has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at ThinkMarkets and $250 at Trust Capital TC.
| Feature | ThinkMarkets | Trust Capital TC |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $250 |
| Regulation | the Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA) with license no. 0250, the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) with license no. 215/13, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA 629628) in the UK, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC 424700), the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) in South Africa and the Financial Services Authority (FSA SD060) Seychelles. TF Global Markets (UK) Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, FRN 629628. TF GLobal Markets (Aust) Limited is the holder of Australian Financial Services Licence number 424700. TF GLobal Markets (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd is an authorised financial services provider (FSP No 49835). TF Global Markets Int Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority, Firm Reference Number SD060 Seychelles | CySEC (no. 369/18) |
| Founded | 2010 | 2016 |
| Country | Australia & United Kingdom | Cyprus |
| Clients | 475,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ThinkMarkets and Trust Capital TC, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. ThinkMarkets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at Trust Capital TC). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. ThinkMarkets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Trust Capital TC does not. Overall, ThinkMarkets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ThinkMarkets | Trust Capital TC |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
ThinkMarkets offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while Trust Capital TC supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Trust Capital TC edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | ThinkMarkets | Trust Capital TC |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | No | Yes |
| Windows App | No | Yes |
| iOS App | No | Yes |
| Android App | No | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5 and ThinkTrader | MT4 |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how ThinkMarkets and Trust Capital TC 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. Trust Capital TC scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | ThinkMarkets | Trust Capital TC |
|---|---|---|
| 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. ThinkMarkets accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Trust Capital TC supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | ThinkMarkets | Trust Capital TC |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | Yes |
| Skrill | Yes | Yes |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both ThinkMarkets and Trust Capital TC offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ThinkMarkets supports 13 languages and Trust Capital TC supports 2, giving ThinkMarkets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | ThinkMarkets | Trust Capital TC |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Chinese, Czech, Greek, Indonesian, Thai, Malay, Italian, Arabic, German, Spanish and Japanese | English, Arabic |