Fidelis Capital Markets Review 2026

Full Fidelis Capital Markets review for South Africa traders — regulation, spreads, fees and our honest verdict.

Regulation in South Africa

RegulatorFSA FSA — Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA)
Licence NumberSD052
Regulated EntityFidelis CM Ltd
Max Leverage (Forex)1:400
Minimum Deposit$100
EUR/USD SpreadFrom 0.1 pips
Instruments300+
PlatformsMT4, MT5
Copy Trading
Real Stocks
Inactivity feeNo inactivity fee
BrokerForexReviews Verified Data
FSA licence verified — 2026-09-15
Minimum deposit — 2026-09-15
Withdrawal policy — 2026-09-15

Verdict

Regulated by FSA (licence SD052). Minimum deposit $100. In South Africa: maximum forex leverage 1:400.

About Fidelis Capital Markets

Fidelis Capital Markets was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Victoria, Seychelles. The broker offers 300 tradeable instruments including forex pairs, CFDs on stocks, indices and commodities. It is regulated across multiple jurisdictions with a primary licence held by Fidelis CM Ltd under FSA.

In South Africa, Fidelis Capital Markets operates as Fidelis CM Ltd, authorised by FSA under licence number SD052. South Africa traders are subject to a maximum leverage of 1:400 on forex pairs under FSA rules.

Trading Platforms

MT4
MetaTrader 4 — industry standard, Expert Advisor support, 30 technical indicators
MT5
MetaTrader 5 — next-gen platform, more timeframes, depth of market

Pros

  • FSA regulated — licence SD052
  • 300+ instruments to trade
  • Negative balance protection in South Africa
  • Platforms: MT4, MT5

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 Fidelis Capital Markets regulated?

Fidelis Capital Markets holds FSA licence SD052, issued to the regulated entity {entity}. This is a real, verifiable licence recorded in the official FSA public register.

What is the minimum deposit for Fidelis Capital Markets in South Africa?

The minimum deposit is $100. This is the amount required to open a live trading account for traders in South Africa under FSA regulation.

What leverage does Fidelis Capital Markets offer in South Africa?

In South Africa, Fidelis Capital Markets offers maximum forex leverage of 1:400 under FSA rules. Higher leverage may be available through offshore-regulated entities.

Is Fidelis Capital Markets safe to trade with?

Fidelis Capital Markets is regulated by FSA, 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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