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Capital Index accounts and how they score

Account range and entry terms feed the rating. Here are Capital Index's accounts and the facts the score is built on.

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Accounts

Minimum deposit
$0
Account types
CFD, Spread Betting, Professional, Demo
Account currencies
GBP primarily, additional currencies depending on account
Islamic account
No
Demo account
Yes
Professional account
Yes
Minimum trade size
Instrument-dependent
Time to open
Typically within 1 business day subject to verification

What this means

Capital Index runs 4 account types. More choice is not automatically better: the tightest headline spread almost always sits on the account that also charges a commission, so the comparison that matters is the two added together.

Base currencies: GBP primarily, additional currencies depending on account. Holding the account in the currency you fund it with avoids a conversion charge on every deposit and withdrawal - a cost that never shows up in a spread comparison.

The smallest position is Instrument-dependent. For anyone starting carefully this matters more than the minimum deposit, because it sets the least you can put at risk on a single trade.

A demo account is available. Worth using for the platform rather than the results: fills are simulated, so it tells you how the software behaves but very little about execution.

Questions about Capital Index accounts

What account types does Capital Index offer?

Capital Index offers 4 account types: CFD, Spread Betting, Professional, Demo.

What is the minimum deposit at Capital Index?

The minimum deposit at Capital Index is $0. It can differ by account type and by the entity you register with.

Does Capital Index offer an Islamic account?

No. Capital Index does not offer a swap-free account on our record.

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