Stake
Capital Index
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Choosing between Stake and Capital Index depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Stake is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, while Capital Index operates from London, UK. Capital Index has the longer track record, established in 2014, compared to Stake which was founded in 2017. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Stake
Capital Index
Stake is the better choice overall, scoring 3.4/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Stake offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Stake
3.4 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Stake
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Stake
$0 vs $100
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WinnerCapital Index
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Lower feesCapital Index
Stake holds licences from ASIC, FCA. Capital Index is regulated by FCA.
Stake additionally covers Stocks. Capital Index adds Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities, Crypto.
Stake supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Capital Index offers MT4, MT5.
Stake requires no minimum deposit, while Capital Index sets a minimum deposit of $100. This makes Stake accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Stake at 3.44/5 and Capital Index at 3.21/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Stake leads overall with a clear advantage.
Stake scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Stake 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.
Stake offers spreads from 0 pips, while Capital Index starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Stake requires a minimum deposit of $0. Capital Index requires $100.
Stake is regulated by ASIC, FCA, while Capital Index holds licences from FCA.
Stake 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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