FP Markets vs Skilling

FP Markets vs Skilling Comparison Table 2023
FP Markets Review 2023	Skilling Review 2023
Review 4	Review 4.7
Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers	Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers
FP Markets is an ASIC- and CySEC-regulated broker that offers forex and CFD trading on a broad range of assets through the MT4, MT5 and IRESS platforms. With trading available through standard and raw spread accounts on thousands of international stocks, forex, indices, commodities, cryptocurrencies, bonds and ETFs, this broker has some of the most comprehensive market coverage available. FP Markets also offers a full range of additional features, including educational resources and access to powerful software such as Autochartist.	Skilling is a multi-asset broker founded in 2016 and based in Cyprus. The brand offers hundreds of instruments with competitive spreads from 0.1 pips and beginner-friendly platforms. Skilling are also regulated in Europe and beyond with a transparent pricing structure. Sign up and start trading in three easy steps.
	CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 82% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Comment by Reviewer
"We recommend FP Markets for forex and stock traders with 70+ currency pairs and an impressive 10,000+ stocks available as CFDs."	"Skilling is a top pick for beginners looking for user-friendly platforms, copy trading features and educational resources to learn as you invest."
Pros
Regulated and reputable broker with ASIC and CySEC oversight Tight spreads available on both the standard and raw spread account Good range of additional tools and features including educational content, Myfxbook and Autochartist MT4, MT5 and IRESS trading platforms One of the fullest asset lists on the market Bespoke copy trading platform High leverage up to 1:500	Full suite of investments including stocks, indices, forex, commodities and cryptocurrencies Good range of payment methods for global traders Trusted and licensed by the CySEC and FSA Multiple account currencies and low deposit Intuitive copy trading solution MT4 platform integration Highly rated broker Demo account
Cons
$55 subscription fee on IRESS accounts Withdrawal fees for some payment types Does not accept US customers	Limited market research Fairly new brand
Awards
Best Global Forex Value Broker 2019 - Global Forex Awards Best Quality of Trade Execution 2019 - Investment Trends	Best Forex Trading Platform - Global Forex Awards 2022
Instruments
CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Bonds, ETFs, Crypto	Offers CFD’s in Forex, CFD’s in Stocks, CFD’s in Indices, CFD’s in Commodities and CFD’s in Cryptocurrencies
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$100	$100
Trading Platforms
MT4 MT5 AutoChartist TradingCentral	MT4 cTrader TradingView AutoChartist
Payment Methods
BPAY Credit Card Dragonpay FasaPay Finrax Mastercard MoneyGram Neteller PayPal Paytrust Perfect Money POLi Skrill Visa Wire Transfer	Apple Pay Klarna Mastercard Neteller PayPal Skrill Trustly Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
ASIC, CySEC, ESMA	CySEC, FSA
Margin Trading
No	Yes
STP Account
Yes	Yes
ECN Account
Yes	No
DMA Account
Yes	No
MAM Account
Yes	Yes
PAMM Account
Yes	Yes
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	Yes
Market Maker
Yes	Yes
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS & Android + Web App
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
Yes	Yes
Copy Trading Platform
FP Markets Social Trading app allows for the straightforward mirroring of established traders with an easy-to-follow ranking system.	Copy trading is available through Skilling Copy. 800+ strategies can be mirrored on the award-winning platform. Strategy providers can also use the service to generate an additional revenue stream.
Social Trading
Yes	Yes
VPS Hosting
Yes	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	Yes
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
$0	2.5% withdrawal charge if you request funds with no trading activity
Islamic Account
Yes	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP CAD AUD JPY TRY CHF PLN CZK THB VND	USD EUR GBP SEK NOK
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange Borsa Italiana CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hang Seng Hong Kong Stock Exchange IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group London Stock Exchange Nasdaq National Stock Exchange Of India New York Stock Exchange	Australian Securities Exchange Borsa Italiana CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hang Seng IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group London Stock Exchange Nasdaq Nasdaq Nordic & Baltics National Stock Exchange Of India New York Stock Exchange S&P 500 SIX Swiss Exchange
Commodities
Aluminium Copper Corn Gold Iron Natural Gas Oil Palladium Platinum Silver Soybeans Steel Wheat	Aluminium Cocoa Coffee Copper Corn Cotton Gasoline Gold Natural Gas Nickel Oil Palladium Platinum Silver Soybeans Sugar Wheat Zinc
CFD Trading
FP Markets' CFD trading covers a range of markets, including 10,000+ equities, indices, commodities, cryptocurrencies and ETFs. Spreads are tight and traders get fast execution speeds.	Take positions on hundreds of CFDs covering stocks, indices, forex and commodities. Get competitive pricing and ultra-fast execution while leverage can boost your purchasing power and potential returns.
Leverage
1:30 (UK), 1:500 (Global)	1:30 (EU), 1:200 (Pro), 1:500 (Global)
FTSE Spread
1.64	From 1.5
GBPUSD Spread
1.9 average	From 0.1
Oil Spread
0.04	From 0.4
Stocks Spread
Variable	From 0.1%
Forex Trading
FP Markets is a good option for forex traders, with 70+ pairs covering an excellent range of currencies. Spreads are already tight on standard accounts and start from zero on raw spread accounts, and the broker offers high leverage up to 1:500 and top-tier liquidity.	Skilling offers Standard and Premium accounts with competitive leverage and spreads across a wide range of major, minor and exotic forex pairs. Over 70 currencies are available, providing more trading opportunities than most competitors.
GBPUSD Spread
1.9	0.1
EURUSD Spread
1.1	0.1
EURGBP Spread
1.7	0.1
Assets
60+	70+
Currency Indices
USD
Cryptocurrency
Take positions on popular cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, and Litecoin with leveraged CFDs. However, you cannot directly buy and own crypto tokens.	Trade 50+ crypto pairs via leveraged CFDs. The list of tokens is longer than many rivals and the broker offers a secure trading environment. Cryptocurrency trading is not available to traders in China.
Spread
Floating	BTC 0.5
Coins
ADA BCH BTC DOG DOT EOS ETH LNK LTX XRP SOL XLM	ACM APE AVE ATM AVA AXS BTC BAR BNB BTC BSV XBN ADA CHZ ATOM CRO DASH MANA DOGE EOS ETH ENJ XET ETC FTM ONE HT IOTA JUVE LTC LNK XLC XMR NEO OMG PSG CAKE DOT MATIC QTUM XRP ASR SAND SHIB SOL XLM SNX XTZ THT TRX UNI VET WAVE ZRP ZEC YFI
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	Yes

Review	Review
	CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 82% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
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