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Choosing between LHV and Capital Index depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. LHV is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia, while Capital Index operates from London, UK. LHV has the longer track record, established in 1999, 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.
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LHV is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, LHV offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
LHV
3.4 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
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2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
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$0 vs $100
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WinnerCapital Index
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Lower feesCapital Index
LHV holds licences from FCA, Finantsinspektsioon. Capital Index is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto, Indices markets. LHV additionally covers Stocks, Etf. Capital Index adds Forex, Cfd, Commodities.
LHV supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, LHV Broker. Capital Index offers MT4, MT5.
LHV requires no minimum deposit, while Capital Index sets a minimum deposit of $100. This makes LHV accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores LHV at 3.36/5 and Capital Index at 3.21/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. LHV leads overall with a clear advantage.
LHV scores higher overall on our independent rating system. LHV 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.
LHV offers spreads from 0 pips, while Capital Index starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
LHV requires a minimum deposit of $0. Capital Index requires $100.
LHV is regulated by Finantsinspektsioon, FCA, while Capital Index holds licences from FCA.
LHV supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, LHV Broker. 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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