Questrade
Capital Index
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Questrade
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Choosing between Questrade and Capital Index depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Questrade is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, while Capital Index operates from London, UK. Questrade 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.
Questrade
Capital Index
Questrade is the better choice overall, scoring 3.3/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Questrade offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Questrade
3.3 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
1 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Capital Index
$1000 vs $100
Questrade
WinnerCapital Index
Questrade
Lower feesCapital Index
Questrade holds licences from SEC. Capital Index is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Indices, Commodities markets. Questrade additionally covers Stocks. Capital Index adds Cfd, Crypto.
Questrade supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Capital Index offers MT4, MT5.
Questrade requires a minimum deposit of $1,000, while Capital Index sets a minimum deposit of $100. Both are suitable for traders with moderate starting capital.
BrokerRank scores Questrade at 3.33/5 and Capital Index at 3.21/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Questrade leads overall with a clear advantage.
Questrade scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Questrade holds a 3.3/5 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.
Questrade offers spreads from 0 pips, while Capital Index starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Questrade requires a minimum deposit of $1000. Capital Index requires $100.
Questrade is regulated by SEC, while Capital Index holds licences from FCA.
Questrade 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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