ActivTrades
Capital Index
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ActivTrades
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Choosing between ActivTrades and Capital Index depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. ActivTrades is headquartered in London, UK. ActivTrades has the longer track record, established in 2001, compared to Capital Index which was founded in 2014. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
ActivTrades
Capital Index
ActivTrades is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Capital Index offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
ActivTrades
3.6 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Capital Index
0.5 vs 0 pips
Regulation
ActivTrades
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
ActivTrades
$0 vs $100
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ActivTrades
Capital Index
ActivTrades holds licences from FCA, CySEC. Capital Index is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets. ActivTrades additionally covers Stocks. Capital Index adds Crypto.
On spreads, Capital Index is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at ActivTrades.
ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Capital Index offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5.
ActivTrades requires no minimum deposit, while Capital Index sets a minimum deposit of $100. This makes ActivTrades accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores ActivTrades at 3.56/5 and Capital Index at 3.21/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. ActivTrades leads overall with a clear advantage.
ActivTrades scores higher overall on our independent rating system. ActivTrades holds a 3.6/5 rating vs Capital Index's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
ActivTrades offers spreads from 0.5 pips, while Capital Index starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
ActivTrades requires a minimum deposit of $0. Capital Index requires $100.
ActivTrades is regulated by FCA, CySEC, while Capital Index holds licences from FCA.
ActivTrades supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Capital Index supports MT4, MT5.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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