FBS vs FXCM

FBS vs FXCM Comparison Table 2024
FBS	FXCM
Review 4.3	Review 3.5

FBS is an award-winning forex and CFD broker based in Cyprus. The broker has a strong global reputation with authorization from the CySEC and ASIC, amongst others regulators. The brand has 17 million clients in over 190 countries, attracted by a diverse range of markets and the reputable MetaTrader platforms.	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 remains a popular choice for day traders. The broker is also regulated by top-tier authorities including the FCA and ASIC.
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Comment by Reviewer
"FBS is a great choice for traders of all experience levels and budgets with various account types, plus MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 access. That said, the broker's Cent account and intensive forex course will be particularly beneficial for beginners."	"FXCM maintains its position as 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
There’s a great choice of account types for short-term traders including crypto, cent and ECN options, with decent forex spreads at 0.7 pips FBS maintains its position as a trusted European broker with top-tier licenses, several awards and negative balance protection for clients The MetaTrader terminals deliver a comprehensive day trading environment at FBS, including up to 21 timeframes and 6 pending orders The commission-free payment methods and low minimum deposits make the broker ideal for beginners or those on a lower budget The broker’s NDD technology ensures fast order execution within 0.4 seconds and no requotes There’s a comprehensive learning section with tailored courses, webinars and trade ideas	Alongside the 4 charting platforms, FXCM also offers a market-leading range of specialist software for experienced investors, including QuantConnect, AgenaTrader and Sierra Chart The proprietary Trading Station terminal is a good choice for day traders looking for an all-in-one solution for their short-term and automated trading strategies Traders can utilize several top-tier trading tools including a market scanner, forex signals and third-party research site, eFXPlus FXCM’s global reputation is impressive, with licenses from the FCA, ASIC, CySEC and FSCA and a 20-year business history A range of funding methods are available including bank cards, Apply Pay and PayPal, with instant processing times The broker offers spread discounts and other excellent perks for experienced traders in the Active Trader account FXCM has expanded its range of trading opportunities with 24-hour stock CFDs through MetaTrader 4
Cons
There’s no copy trading solution which would offer an alternative way to trade and is offered at many top competitors like Skilling Account availability, platform access and market coverage all vary by jurisdiction There's a limited range of assets overall, including only 35+ currency pairs	Although FXCM continues to gear their services towards experienced traders, it’s a shame that there are no managed accounts on offer There is no choice of retail accounts for traders, nor any Cent/Micro account options The live chat support can be slow and unreliable compared to the top competitors
Awards
Best Customer Service Broker WBO 2022 Most Reliable Forex Broker MENA 2020 Best Social Trading Application MENA 2020 Best Mobile Trading Platform Asia 2020 Best FX Broker Europe 2019 Most Transparent Forex Broker 2018 Best Forex Broker Asia 2018 Best Safety of Client Funds Asia 2015
Instruments
CFDs, forex, indices, shares, commodities, cryptocurrencies	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Cryptos, Commodities
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$5	$50
Trading Platforms
MT4 MT5	Trading Station MT4 TradingView eSignal
Payment Methods
AstroPay Credit Card Maestro Mastercard Neteller Rapid Transfer Skrill Visa Wire Transfer	Apple Pay Credit Card Debit Card Google Wallet Klarna PayPal POLi Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	Variable
Regulator
ASIC, CySEC, FSC, FSCA	FCA, CySEC, ASIC
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
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
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	Yes
Market Maker
No	Yes
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	No
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS and Android
App Review
The FBS Trader app allows clients to manage their finances and speculate on 44 forex pairs, among other assets. Instant deposits are available, as well as one-click trading. Users can also conduct technical analysis via interactive charting with multiple indicators. The app is free to download from the respective app stores.
Android App Rating
4.9
iOS App Rating
4.6
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
No	Yes
Copy Trading Platform
	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
No	Yes
Trade Signals
MT4 & MT5
VPS Hosting
Yes	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
Yes	Yes
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Islamic Account
Yes	No
Account Currencies
USD EUR	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD ZAR CHF
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Deutsche Boerse Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hong Kong Stock Exchange IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group London Stock Exchange Nasdaq New York Stock Exchange	Euronext IBEX 35 Russell 2000
Commodities
Gasoline Gold Natural Gas Oil Silver	Cannabis Gold Oil Silver
CFD Trading
You can go long or short on a decent suite of financial markets with leveraged CFDs. Users can choose between three reliable platforms with over 50 indicators and charting tools, plus fast market execution from 0.3 seconds.	You can trade a range of CFD instruments across forex, shares, indices and commodities. There’s an excellent selection of platforms for day traders, including TradingView and MT4, plus additional tools for experienced algo traders including API solutions.
Leverage
1:30 (EU & Restricted Countries), 1:3000 (Global)	1:30
FTSE Spread
From 0.0	1.18 pts var*
GBPUSD Spread
From 0.6	0.5 pips*
Oil Spread
From 0.0	0.05 (var)*
Stocks Spread
Variable	0.2% Var*
Forex Trading
FBS offers a below-average range of 35+ majors, minors and exotics. That said, spreads are fairly competitive, averaging 0.7 pips for EUR/USD in the Standard account. There’s also an excellent range of forex market resources and tools on offer, including calculators and an intensive forex course.	FXCM offers an average range of 40+ currency pairs, although there are no commissions and spreads are competitive from 0.78 pips for EUR/USD. The broker also offers 3 forex baskets covering USD, Yen and emerging markets benchmarks.
Forex App
The FBS Trader app allows clients to manage their finances and speculate on 44 forex pairs, among other assets. Instant deposits are available, as well as one-click trading. Users can also conduct technical analysis via interactive charting with multiple indicators. The app is free to download from the respective app stores.
GBPUSD Spread
From 0.6	0.5 pips var*
EURUSD Spread
From 0.5	0.2 pips var*
EURGBP Spread
From 2.1	0.5 pips var*
Assets
36	40
Currency Indices
	JPY
Cryptocurrency
FBS offers trading on crypto/metal, crypto/crypto or crypto/fiat pairs, making the broker a great pick for traders looking to diversify their digital asset portfolios. Spreads are also decent, averaging around 20.0 for BTC/USD.	You can 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
Floating	Variable
Coins
ADA ALG AVA BAT BCH BNB BTC DOG DOT DSH EOS ETC ETH FIL IOT LNK LTC MKR MTC NEO OMG SHB SOL TRX UNI VEC XLM XMR XRPZEC	BTC ETH LTC BTC
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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