ThinkMarkets
Valbury Capital
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Overview
ThinkMarkets was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Australia & United Kingdom, while Valbury Capital was established in 2008 and is based in UK. ThinkMarkets holds licences including the Japanese Financial Services Agency (JFSA) with license no. 0250, while Valbury Capital is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. ThinkMarkets serves 475,000+ clients worldwide; Valbury Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at ThinkMarkets and $15000 at Valbury Capital.
| Feature | ThinkMarkets | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $15000 |
| 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 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2010 | 2008 |
| Country | Australia & United Kingdom | UK |
| Clients | 475,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ThinkMarkets and Valbury Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. ThinkMarkets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (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, ThinkMarkets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ThinkMarkets | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $15000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
ThinkMarkets offers MT4, MT5, a proprietary platform, while Valbury Capital supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Valbury Capital edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | ThinkMarkets | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Desktop, Tablet & Mobile apps,Mac |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how ThinkMarkets and Valbury Capital compare. ThinkMarkets runs regular live webinars; Valbury Capital does not. Both provide video tutorials. ThinkMarkets publishes daily market commentary; Valbury Capital does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. ThinkMarkets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. ThinkMarkets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | ThinkMarkets | 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. ThinkMarkets accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Valbury Capital supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). ThinkMarkets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. ThinkMarkets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | ThinkMarkets | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both ThinkMarkets and Valbury Capital offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ThinkMarkets supports 13 languages and Valbury Capital supports 2, giving ThinkMarkets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | ThinkMarkets | Valbury Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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, and Chinese |