Capital.com review: trading US stocks
Low entry barrier and a wide share-CFD list; the trade-off is that everything is a derivative, so there is no dividend ownership or voting right — only cash adjustments.
In one line: Capital.com gives leveraged exposure to US share prices without ownership, founded 2016, headquartered in London, United Kingdom, regulated by FCA, CySEC, ASIC, FSA, with a $20 minimum and access to 3,000+ share CFDs across US and global exchanges.
The facts
| What you actually hold | A contract for difference on the share price |
|---|---|
| US stock access | 3,000+ share CFDs across US and global exchanges |
| Fractional shares | Yes |
| Minimum deposit | $20 |
| Published pricing | Share CFD costs are built into the spread with no separate commission on the standard offering; overnight fees apply to held positions. Source |
| Platforms | Capital.com web, Capital.com mobile, MetaTrader 4, TradingView |
| Extended hours | Extended-hours pricing on selected US shares |
| Founded / HQ | 2016 · London, United Kingdom |
| Regulation | FCA — United Kingdom (793714); CySEC — Cyprus (319/17); ASIC — Australia (513393); FSA — Seychelles (SD019) |
Best for
- Small starting balances
- Fractional-size share CFD positions
- Traders who want one account for stocks, indices and FX
Watch out for
- CFDs are leveraged and you do not own the underlying share
- Not available to US residents
Frequently asked questions
Is Capital.com good for US stocks?
Low entry barrier and a wide share-CFD list; the trade-off is that everything is a derivative, so there is no dividend ownership or voting right — only cash adjustments. Positions are CFDs, so you never own the share: dividends arrive as cash adjustments and financing is charged nightly.
Do you own the shares with Capital.com?
No. Capital.com offers contracts for difference on US share prices. You get price exposure with leverage, but no ownership, no voting rights and no actual dividend.
What does Capital.com cost for US stocks?
Share CFD costs are built into the spread with no separate commission on the standard offering; overnight fees apply to held positions. The authoritative figure is on Capital.com's own pricing page, linked on this profile — we restate it rather than estimating it.
Is Capital.com regulated?
Capital.com holds authorisations from FCA (United Kingdom, licence 793714); CySEC (Cyprus, licence 319/17); ASIC (Australia, licence 513393); FSA (Seychelles, licence SD019). Which entity holds your account — and therefore which protections apply — depends on your country of residence.
What is the minimum to open a Capital.com account?
$20.
Reviewed August 2026. Every figure above is restated from Capital.com's own published pages, linked in the table.