eToro vs FXCM

eToro vs FXCM Comparison Table 2023
eToro	FXCM
Review 4.1	Review 3.5
Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers	Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers
eToro is a top-rated multi-asset platform which offers both investing in stocks and cryptoassets. Launched in 2007, the brand has millions of active traders globally and is authorized by tier one regulators, including the FCA and CySEC. Crypto Trading is offered via eToro USA LLC; Investments are subject to market risk, including the possible loss of principal. CFDs are not available in the US Cryptoasset investing is highly volatile and unregulated in the UK and some EU countries. No consumer protection. Tax on profits may apply. 76% of retail accounts lose money.	FXCM is a respected forex and CFD broker, established since 1999. The British-headquartered broker has won multiple awards and operates in various jurisdictions, including the UK and Australia. With zero commissions, over 400 assets, and a range of analysis tools, FXCM is a popular choice. The broker is also FCA regulated and authorized in Australia and South Africa.
76% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading with this provider. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk.
Comment by Reviewer
"eToro is a great pick for traders who want to trade CFDs with copy trading and other social investing features. The brand is hugely respected with a string of awards and strong regulatory oversight."	"FXCM is a top pick for traders deploying automated trading strategies, with four powerful platforms, strategy backtesting and algo trading through APIs. The broker is also great for active traders, with discounted spreads and low to zero commissions on popular assets."
Pros
25M+ user community Interest up to 5.35% on idle funds Industry-leading copy trading app Commission-free stock trading Islamic/Halal-friendly account Good user reviews and app rankings Low minimum deposit requirement Multiple orders including take profits Digital wallet with multiple currencies Trustworthy and award-winning company Comprehensive online training academy Demo account with access to virtual funds	A choice for 4 powerful platforms including MT4, Capitalise.AI and the broker's proprietary solution Premium support and custom solutions in the Active Trader professional account Excellent trading tools including a market scanner, forex signals and access to reputable research site, eFXplus Strong selection of educational materials including a new trader guide, market outlook reports and free webinars Impressive global regulatory status with 4 reputable licenses with the FCA, ASIC, CySEC and FSCA A range of funding methods including bank cards, Apple Pay and PayPal, with instant processing times
Cons
Fee to withdraw revenue Limited contact methods No guaranteed stop loss No MetaTrader 4 (MT4) or MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platforms Currency conversion fees for account denominations other than USD	Live chat support is unreliable Not the widest range of assets or trading vehicles
Awards
Best of Show Award 2012 - Finovate Europe Most Innovative Trading Platform 2010 - World Finance Awards Best Trading Software 2011 - World Finance Awards
Instruments
Crypto	Stocks, Spreadbetting, CFD, Forex, Crypto
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$10	$50
Trading Platforms
TradingCentral	MT4 TradingView eSignal
Payment Methods
Debit Card iDeal Klarna Neteller POLi Rapid Transfer Skrill Sofort Swift Visa Wire Transfer	Apple Pay Credit Card Debit Card Google Wallet Klarna PayPal POLi Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
$10	Variable
Regulator
FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSA	FCA, CySEC, ASIC.
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
Margin Rate
1%
STP Account
Yes	No
ECN Account
Yes	No
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
No	Yes
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
Yes	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	Yes
Market Maker
Yes	Yes
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	No
Mobile Apps
iOS, Android & Windows	iOS and Android
Auto Trading
Automate your trades via Copy Trading - follow profitable traders. Open and close trades automatically when they do.
Copy Trading
Yes	Yes
Copy Trading Platform
One of the best proprietary platforms currently on the market is the award-winning eToro CopyTrader (at no additional cost for eToro clients). The web-based platform includes a user-friendly and interactive layout and also comes with social features, including a community chat. Copy trading on crypto trades only.	FXCM offers social and copy trading on forex, CFDs and cryptos through the hugely popular ZuluTrade platform. The sign-up process is quick and you can track your performance in real-time.
Social Trading
Yes	Yes
Trade Signals
Yes
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	Yes
Ethical Investing
Yes	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
$10
Islamic Account
Yes	No
Account Currencies
USD	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD ZAR CHF
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange Borsa Italiana CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Deutsche Boerse Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hang Seng Hong Kong Stock Exchange IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group Korean Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange National Stock Exchange Of India New York Stock Exchange Russell 2000 S&P 500 Shanghai Stock Exchange SIX Swiss Exchange Tokyo Commodity Exchange Taiwan Stock Exchange	Euronext IBEX 35 Russell 2000
Commodities
Aluminium Cocoa Coffee Cannabis Copper Corn Cotton Gasoline Gold Iron Lead Lithium Livestock Nickel Oil Palladium Platinum Precious Metals Silver Soybeans Sugar Wheat	Cannabis Gold Oil Silver
CFD Trading
Trade CFDs on over 3,000 assets and enjoy rich market data through integrated TradingView charts. There is also comprehensive free learning tools via the eToro Academy, ideal for beginners. Fees are low and leverage is in line with regulatory requirements, helping to provide a secure trading environment.	Trade a range of CFD instruments on one of FXCM's multi-asset platforms with fast execution and zero/positive slippage. Daily market analysis can also be used to inform trading decisions.
Leverage
	1:30
FTSE Spread
1.5 pt	1.18 pts var*
GBPUSD Spread
2 pips	0.5 pips*
Oil Spread
5 pts	0.05 (var)*
Stocks Spread
0.24% Var	0.2% Var*
Forex Trading
An impressive selection of 52 currencies are tradeable on eToro's proprietary platform and app. Traders can also continuously hone their forex strategies by switching between demo mode and their live account any time.	Access over 40 currency pairs with no commissions and low spreads from 0.78 pips for EUR/USD. Forex can also be traded 24/5 on a choice of reliable platforms.
Forex App
eToro bring their social trading platform to your mobile, enabling you to copy trades, manage your account and invest via Android or iOS. Trade the key forex pairs from the palm of your hand.
GBPUSD Spread
2 pips	0.5 pips var*
EURUSD Spread
1.5 pips	0.2 pips var*
EURGBP Spread
1.5 pips	0.5 pips var*
Assets
49	40
Currency Indices
USD	JPY
Cryptocurrency
eToro leads the way in cryptocurrency trading. The lowest spreads (from 1% for BTC), their own wallet service and the largest number of cryptos to trade in the market. Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest.	Trade some of world's most popular digital coins with zero commission and leverage up to 1:4. FXCM also stands out for its crypto major basket which offers exposure to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash in one trade.
Spread
BTC 1%, ETH 2%	Variable
Coins
BTC ETH BCH XRP DASH LTC ETC ADA MIOTA XLM EOS NEO ZEC BNB VET	BTC ETH LTC BTC
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

Review	Review
76% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading with this provider. eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk.
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