Capital.com vs eToro
Since 26 Oct 2018, Capital Com (UK) Limited has been authorised by the FCA, FRN 793714; it holds client money for customers. Since 9 May 2013, ETORO (UK) LIMITED has been authorised by the FCA, FRN 583263; it holds client money for customers.
Capital.com and eToro side by side
Every figure comes from the broker and includes the date we read it. Their order follows what people search for and doesn't show a preference.
| Fact | Capital.com | eToro |
|---|---|---|
| UK firm | Capital Com (UK) Limited | ETORO (UK) LIMITED |
| FRN | 793714 | 583263 |
| Regulatory status | Authorised | Authorised |
| Authorised since | 26 Oct 2018 | 9 May 2013 |
| Clone firms on the register | 1 | 5 |
| Retail CFD accounts that lose money | 65%, read 2 Nov 2026 | 55%, read 2 Nov 2026 |
| EUR/USD spread as stated | Not stated | 0.005% per trade (minimum, Standard) |
| Smallest deposit | £20 | £50 |
| Withdrawal fee | free | Free with local currency (GBP) accounts; USD 5 with a USD investment account |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Spread betting | Yes | Not stated |
| Share dealing | Not stated | Yes |
| Platforms | You can trade through MT4, MT5, TradingView, Capital.com's web platform or mobile app. | Etoro platform and app (etoro edge terminal) |
| Demo account | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone app rating, UK App Store | 4.69 of 5 (17,218 ratings) | 4.24 of 5 (18,299 ratings) |
For both firms, the demo account, CFDs and FCA status match.
Source: capital.com/en-gb, checked 2 Nov 2026; etoro.com, checked 2 Nov 2026; etoro.com/trading/fees/cfd-spreads, checked 2 Nov 2026; capital.com/en-gb/ways-to-trade/fees-and-charges, checked 2 Nov 2026; capital.com/en-gb/trading-platforms/demo-account, checked 2 Nov 2026.
How the two loss rates stand against the wider field
The full risk warning from each broker
Spread bets and CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. With this provider, losses occur on 65% of retail investor accounts that trade spread bets and CFDs. You should consider whether you can afford a high risk of losing your money and whether you understand the way spread bets and CFDs work.
Capital.com's own wording appears on capital.com, read 2 Nov 2026.
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Among retail investor accounts trading CFDs with this provider, 55% lose money. You should consider if you understand how CFDs work and if you can afford the high risk of losing your money.
On etoro.com, eToro's own wording, read 2 Nov 2026.