Capital.com vs Trade Nation: licences compared

Side-by-side view of each broker's licences, regulator tiers and key facts. Remember that protection depends on which entity holds your account.

AttributeCapital.comTrade Nation
Licence Score67Strong67Strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record65
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed · FRN 793714Licensed
1 ASIC Australia LicensedLicensed
2 CySEC Cyprus Licensed · Licence 319/17—
2 FSCA South Africa —Licensed
3 CMA (Kenya) Kenya Licensed—
3 SCB Bahamas LicensedLicensed
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles LicensedLicensed
Founded20162014
HeadquartersCyprusUnited Kingdom
TypeForex & CFD brokerSpread betting & CFD provider
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsProprietary, MT4, TradingViewProprietary, MT4, TradingView
Minimum depositUS$20No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is Capital.com or Trade Nation better regulated?

Both have the same Licence Score (67).

Which regulators license both Capital.com and Trade Nation?

Both are matched to licences from ASIC, FCA, SCB and FSA (Seychelles).

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