Aetos Capital
Capital Index
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Choosing between Aetos Capital and Capital Index depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Aetos Capital is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, while Capital Index operates from London, UK. Aetos Capital has the longer track record, established in 2013, 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.
Aetos Capital
Capital Index
Aetos Capital is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Aetos Capital offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Aetos Capital
3.4 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Aetos Capital
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Capital Index
$50 vs $100
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Capital Index
Lower feesAetos Capital holds licences from ASIC, FCA. Capital Index is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities, Crypto markets.
Aetos Capital supports MT4, MT5. Capital Index offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5.
Aetos Capital requires a minimum deposit of $50, while Capital Index sets a minimum deposit of $100. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Aetos Capital at 3.43/5 and Capital Index at 3.21/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Aetos Capital leads overall with a clear advantage.
Aetos Capital scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Aetos Capital holds a 3.4/5 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.
Aetos Capital offers spreads from 0 pips, while Capital Index starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Aetos Capital requires a minimum deposit of $50. Capital Index requires $100.
Aetos Capital is regulated by ASIC, FCA, while Capital Index holds licences from FCA.
Aetos Capital supports MT4, MT5. 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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