Capital.com Review 2026
Full Capital.com review for New Zealand traders — regulation, spreads, fees and our honest verdict.
Regulation in New Zealand
| Regulator | ASIC ASIC — Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) |
| Licence Number | 513393 |
| Regulated Entity | Capital Com Australia Pty Ltd |
| Max Leverage (Forex) | 1:30 |
| Minimum Deposit | $20 |
| EUR/USD Spread | From 0.6 pips |
| Instruments | 6,800+ |
| Platforms | Capital.com Platform, MT4, TradingView |
| Copy Trading | ✗ |
| Real Stocks | ✗ |
| Inactivity fee | No inactivity fee |
Verdict
Regulated by ASIC (licence 513393). Minimum deposit $20. In New Zealand: maximum forex leverage 1:30.
About Capital.com
Capital.com was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in London, UK. The broker offers 6,800 tradeable instruments including forex pairs, CFDs on stocks, indices and commodities. It is regulated across multiple jurisdictions with a primary licence held by Capital Com Australia Pty Ltd under ASIC.
In New Zealand, Capital.com operates as Capital Com Australia Pty Ltd, authorised by ASIC under licence number 513393. New Zealand traders are subject to a maximum leverage of 1:30 on forex pairs under ASIC rules.
Trading Platforms
Pros
- ASIC regulated — licence 513393
- 6,800+ instruments to trade
- Negative balance protection in New Zealand
- Platforms: Capital.com Platform, MT4, TradingView
Cons
- No inactivity fee
- 76% of retail clients lose money
- CFD trading — you do not own the underlying asset
- No real stock ownership
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Capital.com regulated?
Capital.com holds ASIC licence 513393, issued to the regulated entity {entity}. This is a real, verifiable licence recorded in the official ASIC public register.
What is the minimum deposit for Capital.com in New Zealand?
The minimum deposit is $20. This is the amount required to open a live trading account for traders in New Zealand under ASIC regulation.
What leverage does Capital.com offer in New Zealand?
In New Zealand, Capital.com offers maximum forex leverage of 1:30 under ASIC rules. Higher leverage may be available through offshore-regulated entities.
Is Capital.com safe to trade with?
Capital.com is regulated by ASIC, which requires segregated client funds, negative balance protection and independent audits. Regulation does not eliminate trading risk, but it provides meaningful investor protection.
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