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Choosing between Charles Schwab and Capital Index depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Charles Schwab is headquartered in Westlake, USA, while Capital Index operates from London, UK. Charles Schwab has the longer track record, established in 1971, 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.
Charles Schwab
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Charles Schwab is the better choice overall, scoring 3.6/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Charles Schwab offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Charles Schwab
3.6 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
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2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Charles Schwab
$0 vs $100
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Lower feesCapital Index
Charles Schwab holds licences from SEC, CFTC. Capital Index is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Indices, Commodities markets. Charles Schwab additionally covers Stocks. Capital Index adds Cfd, Crypto.
Charles Schwab supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Capital Index offers MT4, MT5.
Charles Schwab requires no minimum deposit, while Capital Index sets a minimum deposit of $100. This makes Charles Schwab accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Charles Schwab at 3.56/5 and Capital Index at 3.21/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Charles Schwab leads overall with a clear advantage.
Charles Schwab scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Charles Schwab 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.
Charles Schwab offers spreads from 0 pips, while Capital Index starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Charles Schwab requires a minimum deposit of $0. Capital Index requires $100.
Charles Schwab is regulated by SEC, CFTC, while Capital Index holds licences from FCA.
Charles Schwab supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. 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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