TradeStation
Capital Index
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TradeStation
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Choosing between TradeStation and Capital Index depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. TradeStation is headquartered in Plantation, USA, while Capital Index operates from London, UK. TradeStation has the longer track record, established in 1982, 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.
TradeStation
Capital Index
TradeStation is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, TradeStation offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
TradeStation
3.8 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
TradeStation
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
TradeStation
$0 vs $100
TradeStation
WinnerCapital Index
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Lower feesCapital Index
TradeStation holds licences from SEC, CFTC. Capital Index is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto markets. TradeStation additionally covers Stocks. Capital Index adds Cfd.
TradeStation supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Capital Index offers MT4, MT5.
TradeStation requires no minimum deposit, while Capital Index sets a minimum deposit of $100. This makes TradeStation accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores TradeStation at 3.80/5 and Capital Index at 3.21/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. TradeStation leads overall with a clear advantage.
TradeStation scores higher overall on our independent rating system. TradeStation holds a 3.8/5 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.
TradeStation offers spreads from 0 pips, while Capital Index starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
TradeStation requires a minimum deposit of $0. Capital Index requires $100.
TradeStation is regulated by SEC, CFTC, while Capital Index holds licences from FCA.
TradeStation 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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