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CAPEX.com vs IFC Markets

Compare CAPEX.com and IFC Markets side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

CAPEX.com

CAPEX.com

CFD traders seeking broad instrument range

CAPEX.com is a multi-asset CFD broker offering 2,100+ instruments across forex, stocks, indices, ETFs, bonds,…

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IFC Markets

IFC Markets

Forex and CFD traders seeking synthetic instruments

IFC Markets is a multi-asset CFD and forex broker founded in 2006, offering MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and i…

Head-to-head comparison

CAPEX.com vs IFC Markets
Feature CAPEX.com IFC Markets
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee CFDs on stocks; spread-based; no fixed commission -
Regulators CySEC, FSCA, FSRA, FSA BVI FSC, Labuan FSA
Best for CFD traders seeking broad instrument range Forex and CFD traders seeking synthetic instruments
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
Forex
CFDs
Crypto
Bonds
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Margin
Demo Account
Multi Currency
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Pros & cons

CAPEX.com

CAPEX.com

Pros

  • Regulated by CySEC, FSCA, ADGM FSRA, and Seychelles FSA
  • Over 2,100 tradable instruments across multiple asset classes
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees
  • Free demo account with EUR 50,000 virtual balance
  • WebTrader powered by TradingView with 100+ indicators
  • MetaTrader 5 available alongside proprietary platform
  • Negative balance protection available across regulated entities
  • CAPEX Academy educational content for all levels

Cons

  • Inactivity fee of $30 per month after 3 months of no trading
  • All instruments traded as CFDs - no direct stock or ETF ownership
  • Not available to US clients
  • Minimum $100 deposit required; premium account packs start at $1,000
  • No social or copy trading features
  • Mixed user reviews on Trustpilot
  • Offshore FSA Seychelles entity offers lower regulatory protections than CySEC or FSCA
IFC Markets

IFC Markets

Pros

  • Minimum deposit from $1 on micro accounts
  • Proprietary NetTradeX platform with GeWorko synthetic instrument creation
  • Floating spreads from 0.4 pips on major forex pairs
  • Over 650 tradable instruments including forex, indices, stocks, commodities, ETFs and crypto CFDs
  • No inactivity fee
  • Free demo account available on all platforms
  • Swap-free Islamic accounts available
  • Negative balance protection for retail clients

Cons

  • CySEC licence voluntarily renounced in November 2024; remaining regulators are BVI FSC and Labuan FSA, which are lower-tier
  • Fixed spreads on MT4 start at 1.8 pips - wide compared to industry average
  • Bank wire withdrawals carry a fee of approximately $20 plus bank charges
  • No social or copy trading functionality built into the main platform
  • Spain's CNMV issued a warning against IFC Markets in December 2024 for operating as an unregistered firm
  • US, Japanese and Russian residents cannot open accounts
  • NetTradeX interface is considered visually dated by some reviewers
  • Limited third-party analysis integrations (no Trading Central or Autochartist)
CAPEX.com

CAPEX.com

CAPEX.com is a multi-asset CFD broker offering 2,100+ instruments across forex, stocks, indices, ETFs, bonds, commodities, and crypto with a WebTrader and MetaTrader 5.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

IFC Markets

IFC Markets

IFC Markets is a multi-asset CFD and forex broker founded in 2006, offering MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and its proprietary NetTradeX platform with unique synthetic instrument creation tools.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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