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CapitalXtend vs Interactive Brokers

CapitalXtend is licensed by FSC Mauritius in Mauritius. Interactive Brokers is licensed by CFTC / NFA in the United States; CIRO in Canada; FCA in the United Kingdom; Central Bank of Ireland in the European Union; ASIC in Australia; MAS in Singapore and DFSA in Dubai (DIFC), UAE. The licence that applies to you depends on where you live, so check which company you would contract with before comparing anything else.

Minimum deposits start at $12 at CapitalXtend and $0 at Interactive Brokers. Only CapitalXtend offers negative balance protection. Both offer segregated client money.

Facts last checked: CapitalXtend on 20 October 2026, Interactive Brokers on 20 October 2026.

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Monthly cost uses the account chosen in each slot: cost per lot × your lots. Swap and other fees are extra. The lowest monthly cost is highlighted only as a fact about cost, not as a recommendation.

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Comparing
CapitalXtendMauritius
Interactive BrokersUnited States

Overview

Founded
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Headquarters
Kingstown, St Vincent and the Grenadines
Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
Official websites
  • capitalxtend.com
  • interactivebrokers.com
  • interactivebrokers.co.uk
  • interactivebrokers.ie
  • interactivebrokers.com.au
  • interactivebrokers.ca
  • interactivebrokers.com.sg
  • ibkr.com
Facts last checked
20 October 2026
20 October 2026

Regulation and protection

Company you would contract with
Capitalxtend (Mauritius) LLC
Interactive Brokers LLC
Regulator
FSC Mauritius
Mauritius
CFTC / NFA
United States
Regulation level
Regulated
Strictly regulated
Licence number
GB23201599 (SEC-2.1B Investment Dealer)
Check the register
NFA ID 0258600 (futures commission merchant)
Check the register
Clients this company serves
Not stated; the client agreement we read is with CapitalXtend Limited / CapitalXtend LLC in St Vincent, and names the Mauritius company only in connection with payments
US residents; also clears and carries many accounts opened through the UK company
All licences held
  • FSC Mauritius (Mauritius)
  • CFTC / NFA (United States)
  • CIRO (Canada)
  • FCA (United Kingdom)
  • Central Bank of Ireland (European Union)
  • ASIC (Australia)
  • MAS (Singapore)
  • DFSA (Dubai (DIFC), UAE)
Segregated client money
Yes
Yes
Negative balance protection
Yes
No
Compensation scheme
Financial Commission membership (external dispute body, up to €20,000 per case); not a statutory scheme
SIPC (US, securities only); FSCS in limited circumstances (UK); Irish Investor Compensation Scheme (Ireland); CIPF (Canada)

Costs

Your monthly cost
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Cost per lot (EUR/USD)
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Spread from
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Typical EUR/USD spread
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Commission per lot (round turn)
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Typical GBP/USD spread
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Typical USD/JPY spread
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Typical XAU/USD spread
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Swap-free account
Yes
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Leverage and margin

Maximum retail leverage
Unlimited on FX majors, gold and silver (Standard, ECN, Pro-ECN); up to 1:500 on Platinum
1:30 on major pairs for CFDs (UK, EU, Australia)
Retail leverage by asset class
  • FX majors, gold and silver (Standard, ECN, Pro-ECN): Unlimited
  • Platinum account: Up to 1:500
  • Major currency pair CFDs: 1:30
  • Non-major currency pair: 1:20
  • Share CFDs: 1:5
Margin call level
80% (Standard, ECN, Pro-ECN); 100% (Platinum)
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Stop-out level
10% (Standard, ECN, Pro-ECN); 50% (Platinum)
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Account

Minimum deposit (this account)
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Base currencies
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Execution
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Platforms and features

Platforms
  • MetaTrader 4
  • MetaTrader 5
  • Copy trading
  • Trader Workstation (TWS)
  • IBKR Desktop
  • Client Portal
  • IBKR Mobile
  • IBKR APIs
Markets
Forex, spot metals, spot energies, CFD indices, share CFDs (MT5) and crypto CFDs
Spot forex, plus forex, index, metal and share CFDs (CFDs not offered to US or Canadian residents)
Demo account
Yes
Yes
Copy trading
Yes
Not yet checked
Expert advisors (automated trading)
Yes
Not yet checked
News trading allowed
Not yet checked
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Guaranteed stops
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Deposits and withdrawals

Deposit methods
  • USDT (TRC20)
  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • Bank transfer
  • Local transfer
  • Online banking
  • Bank transfer
Withdrawal fee
$2.50 on Visa and Mastercard withdrawals; no commission on bank transfer
Not yet checked
Inactivity fee
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None

Support

Customer support
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Phone, chat and secure message support, by region

Our notes

Strengths
  • Capitalxtend (Mauritius) LLC is on the FSC Mauritius register as an investment dealer (SEC-2.1B), licensed since 15 June 2023
  • Low entry point, with a Standard account from $12
  • Publishes margin call and stop-out levels for every account
  • Licensed in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia and Singapore, all strict regulators
  • Spot forex priced at the quoted interbank spread plus a published commission (0.20 basis points of trade value at the first tier)
  • No account minimum and no inactivity fee
Watch out for
  • The client agreement is with the St Vincent company (CapitalXtend Limited / CapitalXtend LLC); St Vincent registration is a company registration, not a licence to offer trading
  • Says it holds a Kazakhstan accreditation (file 36-0-12/5/ЮЛ-C-265); we could not confirm it on a Kazakhstan regulator's register on 2026-10-20
  • Unlimited leverage on major pairs and metals, with a 10% stop-out on most accounts, so a small move can wipe out the balance
  • The client agreement lets the company pool client money in one omnibus account and pass it to third parties such as brokers or payment providers
  • Spot forex commission has a minimum of USD 2.00 per order, so very small trades cost more in percentage terms.
  • UK accounts are cleared and carried by Interactive Brokers LLC in the US for most products; IBKR says products are only covered by the UK FSCS in limited circumstances.
  • Margin accounts can go negative; IBKR's own disclosures say losses may exceed your original investment
  • IBKR also names companies in Hong Kong, Japan and India; we did not confirm those licences on 2026-10-20 and this profile does not cover them.

Risk warnings

The buttons to a broker’s website above the table are partner links: we may earn a commission if you open an account through them. That never changes the facts shown here. Trading leveraged products such as forex and CFDs carries a high risk of losing money rapidly, and most retail accounts lose money. Each broker’s own warning:

  • CapitalXtend: Trading Forex and Financial Instruments involve a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. The high degree of leverage can be either for or against you. Before deciding to invest, carefully consider your investment objectives and risk appetite. You should be aware of the risks associated with financial markets.
  • Interactive Brokers: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 58.9% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with IBKR. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

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Cost per lot is the typical EUR/USD spread in busy hours × $10, plus any round-turn commission, for one standard lot. “Not yet checked” means we have not confirmed that fact yet. This page compares facts; it does not rank the brokers or recommend either. Confirm costs and licences on each broker’s site and the regulator’s public register before opening an account: see how we review brokers and check a broker yourself.

Nothing on this page is financial advice. Read the full disclaimer.

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