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Choosing between City Index and Aetos Capital depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. City Index is headquartered in London, UK, while Aetos Capital operates from Sydney, Australia. City Index has the longer track record, established in 1983, compared to Aetos Capital which was founded in 2013. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
City Index
Aetos Capital
| City Index | Aetos Capital | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 4.1/5 ✓ | 3.4/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 ✓ | $50 |
| Spread from | 0.5 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:200 | 1:500 ✓ |
| Regulation | FCA, ASIC, MAS ✓ | ASIC, FCA |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4 | MT4, MT5 |
City Index is the better choice overall, scoring 4.1/5 vs 3.4/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Aetos Capital offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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City Index holds licences from FCA, ASIC, MAS. Aetos Capital is regulated by ASIC, FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Cfd, Forex, Indices, Commodities markets. City Index additionally covers Stocks. Aetos Capital adds Crypto.
On spreads, Aetos Capital is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.5 pips at City Index.
City Index supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Aetos Capital offers MT4, MT5. Both brokers are available on MT4.
City Index requires no minimum deposit, while Aetos Capital sets a minimum deposit of $50. This makes City Index accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores City Index at 4.06/5 and Aetos Capital at 3.43/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. City Index leads overall with a clear advantage.
City Index
4.1/5
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3.4/5
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City Index scores higher overall on our independent rating system. City Index holds a 4.1/5 rating vs Aetos Capital's 3.4/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
City Index offers spreads from 0.5 pips, while Aetos Capital starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
City Index requires a minimum deposit of $0. Aetos Capital requires $50.
City Index is regulated by FCA, ASIC, MAS, while Aetos Capital holds licences from ASIC, FCA.
City Index supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, MT4. Aetos Capital 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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