Capital.com Review 2020

Regulated By:CySEC, FCA

Foundation Year:2016

Headquarters:4th Floor 64-66 Vincent Square, London, United Kingdom, SW1P 2NU

Min Deposit:$20

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 75% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Jitan Solanki

Last updated: Aug 16, 2020

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“Capital.com is an FCA and CySEC regulated broker offering users the ability to trade commission-free on more than 2,000+ financial CFD instruments covering Indices, Forex, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies and Shares on its own feature-rich web platform and mobile trading app.”

Capital.com was founded in 2016 and is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). Users can trade on more than 2,000+ financial CFD instruments covering Indices, Forex, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies and Shares while accessing AI technology to analyse your trading behaviour.

The broker offers access to three types of commission-free trading accounts called Standard, Plus and Premier and also offers a Pro Trading account for those categorised as Professional, as well as the use of a demo trading account. Users can trade from Capital.com’s own, feature-rich web trading platform and mobile trading app with the ability to use 70+ technical indicators, access personalised watchlists and use advanced hedging and risk management tools.

Clients of Capital.com are also offered an impressive range of trader research and educational tools. This includes access to news articles, webinars, Capital.com TV and a large range of educational videos covering different topics. The broker also offers multilingual customer support 24 hours a day, 5 days a week via phone, Facebook messenger, Viber, WhatsApp, Telegram, online Live Chat and email.

Pros:	Cons:
FCA UK and CySEC regulated. Commission-free trading accounts. 2,000+ financial CFD instruments. Impressive range of research and education resources. Competitive spreads.	No MetaTrader platform available.

General Information

Official Site:https://capital.com/

Demo:Open Demo Account

Regulated By:CySEC, FCA

Foundation Year:2016

Headquarters:4th Floor 64-66 Vincent Square, London, United Kingdom, SW1P 2NU

Min Deposit:$20

Max Leverage:1:30

Publicly Traded:No

Deposit Options:Credit Card, Neteller, Skrill, Sofort, Wire Transfer

Withdrawal Options:Credit Card, Neteller, Skrill, Sofort, Wire Transfer

Tradable Assets:Currencies, Commodities, Indices, Stocks, Crypto, Futures

Trading Platforms:Proprietary

Commission on Trades:No

Fixed spreads:No

Trading Desk Type:Market Maker

OS Compatibility:Web platform

Mobile trading:Android, iOS

Accepts US Clients:No

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Capital.com Video Review

Investor Protection & Regulations

“Capital.com is authorised and regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) and UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), offering negative balance protection and segregated client funds held with RBS and Raiffeisen.”

Capital.com is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority, as confirmed on the FCA register below:

The broker is also regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) under the name Capital Com SV Investments Ltd, as confirmed on the CySEC register below:

Due to its regulatory authorisation, Capital.com also offers further investor protection:

Negative balance protection
Holding client funds in segregated accounts with RBS and Raiffeisen
Member of the Investor Compensation Fund
Member of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme
Compliant with PCI Data Security Standards

Tradable Products

“Capital.com offers users the ability to trade on more than 2,000+ financial CFD instruments covering Indices, Forex, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies and Shares.”

Capital.com offers users the ability to trade on more than 2,000+ financial CFD instruments covering Indices, Forex, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies and Shares from USA, Canada, Hong Kong and most major European countries.

Below is a list of just some of the CFD instruments available for trading:

Indices	Forex	Commodities
USA 30	EURGBP	US Crude Oil
Germany 30	USDJPY	Platinum
US Tech 100	AUDNZD	Coffee
Japan 225	Shares	Cryptocurrencies
China A50	Boeing	BTCUSD
Swiss 20	Tesla	BTGBTC
Australia 200	Barclays	XRPEUR

* Details regarding the available assets are taken from the Capital.com website and trading platform and are correct at the time of this review.

Trading costs such as spreads and overnight funding (swap) rates vary depending on the instrument being traded and are covered further down this review.

Account Opening

“Capital.com offers three account types called Standard, Plus and Premier. They also offer accounts for Professional clients and a demo trading account. The account opening process is simple and can be done in just a few steps.”

Capital.com offers three account types which come with different features and benefits. Each account offers leverage up to 30:1, access to advanced charts, all markets to trade on and negative balance protection. The Plus account also offers custom analytics and a dedicated manager with the Premier account offering all of these features and access to exclusive webinars and premier events.

The minimum deposit on the Standard account is $20, the Plus account is $3,000 and the Premier account is $10,000. Users can either open Spread Betting or CFD trading accounts, as well as access higher leverage with the broker’s Professional account for those categorised as professional traders.

To open an account, users simply need to click on the Start Trading Now button on the broker’s homepage. Here, users will need to fill in their email address and password. This will take users directly to the Capital.com Web Trader platform where users can complete their registration.

As a regulated broker, users will need to provide proof of identity and proof of address documents. Live accounts can be opened in the following currencies: GBP, EUR, USD and PLN.

Deposit & Withdrawals options

“Capital.com offers a variety of fee-free deposit and withdrawal methods which include debit card, credit card, Bank Wire Transfer, Sofort, iDeal, Giropay, Multibanko, Przelewy24, QIWI, Webmoney, Trustly, Neteller and Skrill.”

Capital.com offers commission-free deposit and withdrawal options that can be done directly from the broker’s trading platform. The deposit and withdrawal methods offered include debit card, credit card, Bank Wire Transfer, Sofort, iDeal, Giropay, Multibanko, Przelewy24, QIWI, Webmoney, Trustly, Neteller and Skrill.

Withdrawal requests are processed within 24 hours but can take between 5-7 business days for funds to reach a users card or bank account. Wire transfers may take longer. While the minimum deposit is 20 EUR, 20 USD, 20 GBP or 80 PLN for all payment methods, wire transfers have a minimum of 250 EUR or equivalent in the currency of your trading account.

Web & Desktop Trading Platforms

“Capital.com offers users the ability to trade from its award-winning online web trading platform.”

Capital.com offers users the ability to trade on its award-winning online web trading platform, requiring no download. Users can perform a variety of functions directly from this platform as mentioned below.

Capital.com Web Trader Platform

The Capital.com Web Trader Platform offers features such as:

2,000+ CFD instruments to trade on
75+ technical indicators for technical analysis
Multiple chart types and views
Smart risk management including stop loss orders
Financial articles covering deep insights and analysis
The ability to build personalised watchlists
Hedging ability

The Capital.com Web Trader Platform is covered in more detail in the video review with a screenshot of it shown below:

Mobile Trading Platforms

“Capital.com offers users the ability to access mobile trading on the go from the Capital.com CFD trading app for Android and iOS systems.”

Capital.com offers users the ability to access mobile trading on the go from its Capital.com CFD trading app for both Android and iOS systems. The app download links can be found on the broker’s website, or in the Google PlayStore or Apple AppStore.

The Capital.com CFD trading app offers the ability to:

Trade 2,000+ CFD markets commission-free
Access more than 70+ technical indicators and drawing tools
View real-time prices of multiple asset classes
Set price alerts for different markets
Use its AI power for personalised trading insights to enhance trader performance
Access trading education and research directly in the mobile app

The Capital.com CFD trading app is covered in more detail in the video review.

Trading Features

“Capital.com provides limited features outside of its current feature-rich trading platform but does offer access to trade IPOs and does have an AI-powered feature in its app which provides personalised trading insights. ”

Capital.com provides users with the ability to trade on upcoming IPOs. These are listed on its Upcoming IPOs page and tend to feature some of the big-name IPOs.

The broker also provides an AI-powered feature in its mobile trading app which provides personalised trading insights using a detection system to reveal various cognitive biases. The system will also automatically spot any deviations in your trading behaviour and will then alert you about it to help improve your trading performance.

Commissions & Spreads

“Trading with Capital.com is commission-free with just spreads and swaps (overnight charges) payable which are very competitive.”

Trading with Capital.com is commission-free. The spread and overnight fees can be found directly in the trading platform. The broker also shows live spreads on its website under the different asset classes.

Below is just a sample of the spreads taken on a Tuesday afternoon at 3pm London time which shows the spread for EURUSD at 0.6 pips and GBPUSD 0.8 pips which is very competitive.

Capital.com Forex Trading

Capital.com Indices Trading

More details regarding the broker’s spreads can be found on its website with overnight funding charges in the trading platform.

Bonus & Promotions

“Due to regulatory restrictions, Capital.com does not provide any bonus or promotions.’’

Due to regulatory restrictions, Capital.com does not provide any bonus or promotions.

Customer Support

“Capital.com offers multilingual customer support 24 hours a day, 5 days a week via phone, Facebook messenger, Viber, WhatsApp, Telegram, online Live Chat and email.”

Capital.com offers customer support 24 hours a day, 5 days a week via phone, Facebook messenger, Viber, WhatsApp, Telegram, online Live Chat and email in English, Russian, German, Spanish, Arabic, French, Italian and Turkish. After logging into the live chat we were greeted by an agent in just a few seconds who answered our question promptly and nicely, as shown below:

Contact Information:

Address: 4th Floor, 64-65 Vincent Square, Westminster, London SW1P 2NU
Email: support@capital.com
Phone:
- UK +44 20 8089 7893
- Cyprus +357 25 262045
- Netherlands +31 20 369 0380
- Spain +34 910 780 717
Social Media:

Research

“Capital.com provides access to a wide variety of research tools which include an Economic Calendar, News article, Capital.com TV, Webinars and an up-to-date YouTube page with live analysis.’’

Capital.com provides access to a wide variety of research tools which include an Economic Calendar, News article, Capital.com TV, Webinars and an up-to-date YouTube page with live analysis of different markets, as shown below:

The broker also provides regular news and analysis on its webpage. This covers a wide variety of different topics and asset classes from fundamental analysis on stocks and shares to technical analysis on the Forex market.

Trader Education

“Capital.com provides access to a wide range of educational resources with a variety of trading guides and webinars, as well as the Investmate educational trading app to learn finance on the go.’’

Capital.com provides access to a wide range of educational resources. This includes access to well written, in-depth trading guides covering: The basics of trading, Spread betting guide, CFD trading guide, Shares trading guide, Trading strategies guide and many more.

The broker also provides access to educational webinars and the ability to download the Investmate educational trading app to learn finance on the go. The app is available for Android and iOS users, where users can choose their goals and personalised paths with access to 30+ courses and short lessons and quizzes.

Trading Experience

“Capital.com provides a simple, yet very competitive trading offering to trade commission-free on more than 2,000+ financial CFD instruments on its simple to use Web Trader platform and access to impressive research and analysis.”

From our observations, Capital.com provides a simple, yet competitive trading offering to trade commission-free on more than 2,000+ financial CFD instruments covering Indices, Forex, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies and Shares, with competitive spreads such as EURUSD from 0.6 pips.

Traders are offered the broker’s own Web Trader platform which requires no download and is simple to use and access. The Capital.com CFD trading app is also feature-rich with access to AI-powered trader performance analytics.

Both beginner and advanced traders will enjoy the range of trading guides, courses and live market analysis and news offered on the broker’s YouTube channel and on its website.

FAQ

Is Capital.com regulated?

Yes, by the FCA UK and CySEC.

Where is Capital.com based?

Capital.com is based at 4th Floor, 64-65 Vincent Square, Westminster, London SW1P 2NU.

How does Capital.com make money?

Capital.com makes money mainly through spreads and swaps on certain asset classes.

How do I deposit in Capital.com account?

Funds can be deposited into a trading account via debit card, credit card, Bank Wire Transfer, Sofort, iDeal, Giropay, Multibanko, Przelewy24, QIWI, Webmoney, Trustly, Neteller and Skrill.

What is the min. deposit for Capital.com?

The minimum deposit is $20.

How do I withdraw money from Capital.com?

Withdrawals can be made via debit card, credit card, Bank Wire Transfer, Sofort, iDeal, Giropay, Multibanko, Przelewy24, QIWI, Webmoney, Trustly, Neteller and Skrill.

What is the max leverage in Capital.com?

The maximum leverage offered by Capital.com is 1:30 for retail clients and 1:200 for professional clients.

How do I open an account with Capital.com?

An account can be opened at the click of a button on the Capital.com website and can be done in just a few steps.

Does Capital.com use MetaTrader?

No.

Conclusion

“Capital.com is an FCA and CySEC regulated broker offering users the ability to trade commission-free on more than 2,000+ financial CFD instruments covering Indices, Forex, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies and Shares on its own feature-rich web platform and mobile trading app.”

Capital.com was founded in 2016 and is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). Users can trade on more than 2,000+ financial CFD instruments covering Indices, Forex, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies and Shares while accessing AI technology to analyse your trading behaviour.

The broker offers access to three types of commission-free trading accounts called Standard, Plus and Premier and also offers a Pro Trading account for those categorised as Professional, as well as the use of a demo trading account. Users can trade from Capital.com’s own, feature-rich web trading platform and mobile trading app with the ability to use 70+ technical indicators, access personalised watchlists and use advanced hedging and risk management tools.

Clients of Capital.com are also offered an impressive range of trader research and educational tools. This includes access to news articles, webinars, Capital.com TV and a large range of educational videos covering different topics. The broker also offers multilingual customer support 24 hours a day, 5 days a week via phone, Facebook messenger, Viber, WhatsApp, Telegram, online Live Chat and email.

FCA UK and CySEC regulated.
Commission-free trading accounts.
2,000+ financial CFD instruments.
Impressive research, education and customer service.

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