Capex vs Pepperstone

Capex vs Pepperstone Comparison Table 2023
Capex	Pepperstone
Review 3.9	Review 4.8
Traders from US not accepted	Traders from US not accepted
Capex is a CySEC- and FSCA-regulated forex and CFD broker that provides access to 2100+ instruments across a broad range of asset classes including forex, stocks, cryptos, commodities and indices. Capex supports the popular MetaTrader 5 platform and offers low spreads starting from 0.01, but these vary by asset and are generally comparable to other low-cost online brokers. Traders can also access a large range of educational content plus various tools and extra features including the powerful TradingCentral for analytical support.	Pepperstone is a leading online broker with over 400,000 clients in more than 175 countries. The top-rated firm offers excellent market access, industry-leading platforms in MT4, MT5, TradingView and cTrader, plus low fees with no hidden charges. Pepperstone is also heavily regulated with a high trust score, holding licenses with reputable bodies, including the FCA, ASIC, DFSA, and CySEC.
	CFDs and FX are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs.
Bonus Offer
$5,000 deposit bonus
Promotions
	Switch To Pepperstone For A $5000 Cash Bonus & 10% Spread Rebate
Comment by Reviewer
"Capex will suit serious traders seeking forex and CFD trading on a broad range of assets with competitive spreads on the MT5 platform."	"Pepperstone is a best-in-class broker. Experienced traders benefit from razor sharp spreads with sophisticated automation tools and over 1000 instruments. Newer traders get user-friendly platforms, rich education materials and 24/7 support."
Pros
Good range of tradeable instruments from a wide range of asset classes High-quality security measures with funds secured at regulated banks Regulated and trustworthy including authorization from CySEC Great selection of educational content and extra features Low fixed and variable spreads and no commissions	World-renowned broker with licenses in 7 jurisdictions, including the UK (FCA) and Cyprus (CySEC) Active Trader Program for high-volume traders with discounts on forex, indices and commodities (eligible jurisdictions only) Excellent suite of automated trading tools including Capitalise.ai, Smart Trader and API trading In-depth and frequent webinars covering charting strategies and trading tips Competitive Razor account with tight spreads averaging 0.12 pips for EUR/USD Wide selection of assets including currencies indices like the US Dollar Index Multiple leading platforms including MT4, cTrader and TradingView Award-winning customer support via telephone, email or live chat
Cons
Does not accept traders from major countries including the UK, USA, Australia and Japan Not many funding options with just cards, wire transfers and a few e-wallets accepted No social/copy trading support	Cryptos only available for professional clients in some jurisdictions Limited payment methods for UK clients Traders from the US not accepted
Awards
Best Dealing Room 2019 - Forex Awards	Best Overall Broker 2023 - DayTrading.com Best Trading App - DayTrading.com 2022 Best Forex Broker - DayTrading.com 2021 #1 Overall Client Satisfaction - UK Investment Trends 2022 #1 Value for Money - UK Investment Trends 2022 #1 Quality of Trade Execution - UK Investment Trends 2022 #1 Ease of Platform Navigation - UK Investment Trends 2022 #1 Charting - UK Investment Trends 2022 Best Forex Broker Overall - Compareforexbrokers.com 2022 Best MT4 Broker - Good Money Guide Best MT4 Broker 2022 Top 5 MetaTrader brokers - Broker Chooser Top 5 MetaTrader brokers 2022
Instruments
Forex, CFDs, indices, shares, commodities, cryptocurrencies, bonds, ETFs, blends	CFD, Forex, Indices, Currency Indices, ETFs, Shares, Commodities, Spread Betting, Crypto (not Africa and only Pro clients in UK)
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$100	$500 recommended
Payment Methods
Credit Card Maestro Mastercard Neteller Skrill Visa Wire Transfer	Apple Pay Credit Card Debit Card Mastercard PayPal Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
CySEC, FSCA, ADGM, FSA	FCA, ASIC, DFSA, CMA, BaFin, CySEC, SCB
Margin Trading
No	Yes
MetaTrader 4
No	Yes
MetaTrader 5
Yes	Yes
cTrader
No	Yes
AlgoTrader
No	No
OmniTrader
No	No
TradingView
No	Yes
Autochartist
No	Yes
eSignal
No	No
Trading Central
Yes	No
STP Account
No	Yes
ECN Account
No	Yes
DMA Account
No	Yes
MAM Account
No	Yes
PAMM Account
No	Yes
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	Yes
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
No	Yes
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
No	Yes
Mobile Apps
Yes	iOS, Android and Windows
Auto Trading
Yes	Yes
Copy Trading
No	Yes
Copy Trading Platform
	Pepperstone offers an impressive range of third-party platforms, including DupliTrade, a tool that allows investors to automatically replicate the trading activity of experts.
Social Trading
No	Yes
Trade Signals
Yes	Yes (Via Chartist Software)
VPS Hosting
No	Yes
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
	0
Islamic Account
Yes	Yes
Account Currencies
	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD JPY CHF
Stock Exchanges
	Australian Securities Exchange CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Deutsche Boerse Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hang Seng Hong Kong Stock Exchange Japan Exchange Group Korean Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange Nasdaq New York Stock Exchange S&P 500 Shanghai Stock Exchange SIX Swiss Exchange Shenzhen Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange Taiwan Stock Exchange
Commodities
Gold Oil Orange Juice Silver	Cocoa Coffee Copper Corn Cotton Gasoline Gold Livestock Natural Gas Oil Orange Juice Palladium Platinum Precious Metals Silver Soybeans Sugar Wheat
CFD Trading
Capex CFDs cover an excellent range of assets including stocks, indices, commodities and cryptocurrencies, with thousands of instruments covering global markets. Execution is fast and accurate through the MT5 platform, and prices are competitive, with both fixed and variable spreads available alongside zero commissions.	Pepperstone is a fast and reliable CFD broker with 1200+ assets covering forex, commodities, shares, indices, and ETFs. You can also trade currency indices, which aren't available at many alternatives. CFDs can be traded on four leading platforms with a choice of accounts and base currencies. Expert Advisors (EAs) are also supported for automated trading strategies.
Leverage
1:30 Retail, 1:300 Professional	1:30 (Retail), 1:500 (Pro)
FTSE Spread
1.2	1.0 pts
GBPUSD Spread
1.8	0 pips (Via Razor)
Oil Spread
0.05	2.0 pips
Stocks Spread
Variable	From 0.0 pts for US shares
Forex Trading
Capex traders can choose from 55 currency pairs including minors and exotics as well as majors. Trading takes place on the MT5 platform, with leverage available up to 1:30 in line with EU regulations. Spreads vary by account type, with the lowest starting from near zero with no commission.	Pepperstone offers ultra-low spreads from 0.0 pips on the Razor account and has an excellent selection of 60+ pairs. The broker boasts an impressive 99.94% fill rate with no requotes or dealing desk intervention. Forex lots start at 0.01.
Forex App
	Pepperstone deliver their MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms across both Android and iOS. With faster processing times, the ability to hedge your positions, advanced pending orders and more tools and indicators to take your trading to the next level – the Pepperstone mobile app is a powerful addition.
GBPUSD Spread
1.8	0 pips (Via Razor)
EURUSD Spread
1.8	0 pips (Via Razor)
EURGBP Spread
3	0 pips (Via Razor)
Assets
55	60+
Currency Indices
	USD EUR JPY
Cryptocurrency
Capex traders can speculate on price movements of five crypto assets: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Aave and Chainlink. Trading is done through CFDs, meaning leverage is available up to 1:2, but traders cannot directly purchase and own digital assets.	Take positions on cryptos like Bitcoin with up to 1:10 leverage. Pepperstone also offers popular altcoins, as well as crypto indices, which offer a holistic view on the digital currency market.
Spread
Floating	BTC 30, ETH 0
Coins
BTC BCH ETH LTC RXP	BCH BTC ETH LTC DASH ADA LINK DOGE EOS DOT XRP XLM XTZ UNI BNB
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

Review	Review
	CFDs and FX are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs.
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