Capital.com

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Capital.com is a well-regarded forex broker offering access to a broad range of currency pairs on web and mobile platforms, with built-in education, research, and risk management tools. It operates under regulatory oversight.
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Key facts

8.8/10
Our rating
#28
Trust rank
2016
Founded
4
Licences
185
Countries accepted
HeadquartersUnited Kingdom
Broker typeMarket Maker
RegulationFCA; CySEC; ASIC; FSA
PlatformsMT4, Proprietary, TradingView
InstrumentsCommodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, Indices
Fee levelLow

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Pros

  • • Multi-regulated broker
  • • Spread-only FX pricing
  • • MT4, TradingView, and proprietary platforms
  • • Wide range of currency pairs
  • • No deposit or withdrawal fees

    • Cons

  • • - Not available to U.S. clients
  • • - No MetaTrader 5 or cTrader support
  • • - No guaranteed stop-loss orders
  • • - Only CFD-based forex (no ECN/DMA)
  • • - Retail leverage capped to 1:30 in EU/UK/AU

    • Key Features

  • • Multi asset CFD and spread betting on forex indices commodities shares and crypto
  • • Tier one regulation FCA CySEC ASIC with segregated client funds and negative balance protection
  • • Proprietary web and mobile platforms with advanced charting and over 70 indicators
  • • TradingView and MetaTrader 4 integration and REST API for algorithmic trading
  • • Commission free spread only pricing with fast market execution
  • • AI powered insights education and risk management tools including Investmate

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    Where This Broker Ranks

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    capital.com is an online broker that offers forex and contracts for difference. You can trade currency pairs and CFDs on indices, commodities, and shares, subject to your location. You can go long or short and use margin if your account allows it. Product lists, terms, and features vary by region and client category. Trading involves risk and losses can occur quickly. Protections depend on your region. This is general information, not financial, legal, or investment advice.

    capital.com operates through regulated entities in several regions. Oversight, disclosures, and protections depend on the entity that serves you and your country. Client money is typically held in segregated accounts, in line with local rules. Some entities provide negative balance protection for eligible retail clients. Not all protections apply everywhere. Review the terms, risk disclosures, and entity details shown during signup to understand what covers your account. This is general information, not financial, legal, or investment advice.

    capital.com provides proprietary web and mobile platforms with interactive charts, common indicators, drawing tools, watchlists, alerts, and education. Supported order types usually include market, limit, stop, stop-loss, and take-profit. Execution depends on liquidity and market conditions, so slippage or rejections can occur. Features and available instruments may vary by region and account type. You can test the workflow with a demo account. This is general information, not financial, legal, or investment advice.

    Your total cost can include the spread, overnight financing on leveraged positions held past the trading day, and currency conversion when your account and the instrument differ. Your bank or payment service may charge transfer fees. The broker may apply inactivity or administrative fees as described in its schedule. Costs vary by instrument and entity. Check the instrument details, fee schedule, and legal documents before you trade. This is general information, not financial, legal, or investment advice.

    You open an account online, complete a suitability check, and verify your identity and address. Funding methods can include bank transfer, cards, and supported e-wallets, depending on your region. Withdrawals usually return to the original method, after security checks. Processing times depend on the method and intermediaries. Name matching is required. Limits, fees, and availability vary by entity and country. You can practice with a demo account before you deposit. This is general information, not financial, legal, or investment advice.

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