Interactive Brokers vs FXCC

Interactive Brokers vs FXCC Comparison Table 2024
Interactive Brokers	FXCC
Review 4.3	Review 4.5

Interactive Brokers (IBKR) is a premier brokerage for experienced traders, providing access to 150 markets in 33 countries, along with a suite of comprehensive investment services. With over 40 years of experience, this Nasdaq-listed firm adheres to stringent regulations by the SEC, FCA, CIRO, and SFC, amongst others, and is one of the most trusted brokers for trading around the globe.	FXCC is an established broker that’s been offering low-cost online trading since 2010. Registered in Nevis and regulated by the CySEC, it stands out for its ECN trading conditions, no minimum deposit and smooth account opening that takes less than 5 minutes.
Customer Reviews
4 Based on 2 Interactive Brokers customer reviews	4 Based on 5 FXCC customer reviews
Bonus Offer
	100% First Deposit Bonus Up To $2000
Comment by Reviewer
"Interactive Brokers is one of the best brokers for advanced day traders, providing powerful charting platforms, real-time data, and customizable layouts, notably through the new IBKR Desktop application. Its superb pricing and advanced order options also make it highly attractive for day traders, while its diverse range of equities is still among the best in the industry."	"FXCC continues to prove itself an excellent option for forex day traders with an extensive range of 70+ currency pairs, ultra-tight spreads from 0.0 pips during testing, and high leverage up to 1:500 in the ECN XL account. "
Pros
IBKR is one of the most respected and trusted brokerages and is regulated by top-tier authorities, so you can have confidence in the integrity and security of your trading account. The TWS platform has clearly been built for intermediate and advanced traders and comes with over 100 order types and a reliable real-time market data feed that rarely goes offline. The new IBKR Desktop platform takes the best of TWS while adding bespoke tools like Option Lattice and Screeners with MultiSort to create a genuinely impressive trading experience for day traders at every level. There's a vast library of free or paid third-party research subscriptions catering to all types of traders, plus you can enjoy commission reimbursements from IBKR if you subscribe to Toggle AI. IBKR continues to deliver unmatched access to global stocks with tens of thousands of equities available from 100+ market centres in 24 countries. While primarily geared towards experienced traders, IBKR has made moves to broaden its appeal in recent years, reducing its minimum deposit from $10,000 to $0. With low commissions, tight spreads and a transparent fee structure, IBKR delivers a cost-effective environment for short-term traders.	Competitive and transparent ECN spreads from 0.0 pips with zero commissions, making FXCC one of the cheapest forex brokers As an MT4 broker, FXCC offers advanced charting tools and excellent support for algo traders, especially when combined with the free VPS The free education section, including the 'Traders Corner' blog, offers a large selection of materials that will serve all experience levels There are no deposit fees except industry-standard mining charges on cryptos, which is advantageous for active traders FXCC is trusted and licensed by the CySEC, a top-tier European regulator offering high standards of safeguarding There are no restrictions on short-term trading strategies like day trading and scalping
Cons
TWS’s learning curve is steep, and beginners may find it challenging to navigate the platform and understand all the features. Plus500's web platform is much better suited to new traders. IBKR provides a wide range of research tools, but their distribution across trading platforms and the web-based 'Account Management' page lacks consistency, leading to a confusing user experience. Support can be slow and frustrating based on tests, so you might find it challenging to reach customer service representatives promptly or encounter delays in resolving issues. You can only have one active session per account, so you can’t have your desktop program and mobile app running simultaneously, making for a sometimes frustrating trading experience.	FXCC’s single platform offering is a major drawback compared to many alternatives, notably AvaTrade which provides 5 platforms to suit different trader preferences Although MetaTrader 4 continues to shine for technical analysis, the subpar design dampens the trading experience, especially compared to modern alternatives like TradingView There is a threadbare selection of research tools like Trading Central and Autochartist, value-add features available at category leaders like IG While the range of currency pairs exceeds most alternatives, the selection of additional assets is narrow, and notably, there are no stocks High withdrawal fees may catch out unsuspecting traders, including a significant $45 charge for bank wire payments
Awards
	Best STP Broker 2019 - World Finance Magazine Awards Best Trading Account (XL Account) 2019 - World Finance Magazine Awards Best Trading Account (XL Account) Europe 2018 - Global Banking & Finance Awards Best STP Broker Europe 2018 - Global Banking & Finance Awards Best Trading Account (XL Account) 2018 - JFEX Awards Best MT4 Broker 2018 - JFEX Awards Best Islamic Forex Broker (XL Account) 2018 - MENA Forex Show Awards Best STP/ECN Forex Broker 2018 - MENA Forex Show Awards Best Forex Trading Account 2017 - UK Forex Awards
Instruments
Stocks, Options, Futures, Forex, Funds, Bonds, ETFs, Mutual Funds, CFDs, Cryptocurrencies	CFDs, Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0	$0
Trading Platforms
Trader Workstation (TWS) IBKR Desktop GlobalTrader Mobile Client Portal AlgoTrader OmniTrader eSignal TradingCentral	MT4
Payment Methods
ACH Transfer Automated Customer Account Transfer Service Cheque Debit Card TransferWise Wire Transfer	Bitcoin Payments Boleto Credit Card Debit Card Ethereum Payments Mastercard Netbanx Asia Neteller Paysafecard Rapid Transfer Skrill Sofort UnionPay Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
$100	0.01 Lots
Regulator
FCA, SEC, FINRA, CFTC, CBI, CIRO, SFC, MAS, MNB	CySEC
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
Margin Rate
1.55 - 2.59%
STP Account
Yes	Yes
ECN Account
No	Yes
DMA Account
Yes	No
MAM Account
Yes	Yes
PAMM Account
No	Yes
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
Yes	No
Robo Advisor
Yes	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	Yes
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS & Android
App Review
The IBKR Mobile app, available on both iOS and Android devices, makes your phone a powerful gateway to your IBKR accounts, offering you the freedom to keep an eye on portfolios, initiate trades, and dive into real-time quotes and charts, all while managing your account activities on the fly. This app stands out for its intuitive design, making it especially welcoming for those just starting their trading journey, providing a smoother and more accessible experience than the more complex TWS platform.	FXCC elevates mobile trading with the MT4 app on iPhone, iPad, and Android, perfect for day traders with its reliable, advanced charting featuring 30 indicators, 9 timeframes and 3 chart types. It’s incredibly easy to dive into trading on the MT4 app through an FXCC account, with just 3 simple steps. The app offers the flexibility to trade a great selection of over 70 currency pairs and other popular markets on the go.
Android App Rating
4.5	4.4
iOS App Rating
4.3	4.8
Auto Trading
Capitalise.ai & TWS API	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
No	No
Social Trading
No	No
Trade Signals
	Yes
VPS Hosting
No	Yes
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
Yes	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
$0	$5
Islamic Account
No	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP CAD AUD INR JPY SEK NOK DKK CHF AED HUF	USD EUR GBP
Stock Exchanges
Borsa Italiana CAC 40 Index France Chicago Mercantile Exchange Euronext IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group Korean Stock Exchange London Metal Exchange London Stock Exchange Nasdaq Nasdaq Nordic & Baltics New York Stock Exchange Russell 2000 Shenzhen Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange	Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Deutsche Boerse Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hong Kong Stock Exchange Japan Exchange Group Nasdaq New York Stock Exchange SIX Swiss Exchange
Commodities
Aluminium Gold Lead Natural Gas Precious Metals Soybeans Zinc	Gold Oil Palladium Platinum Precious Metals Silver
CFD Trading
Over 8,000 CFDs are offered on a vast array of instruments, encompassing stocks, indices, forex, and commodities. Moreover, the TWS platform lends itself to seasoned day traders, offering a comprehensive selection of over 100 order types and algorithms, alongside premium market data sourced from reputable sources such as Reuters and Dow Jones.	FXCC offers a narrow range of CFDs beyond forex with a limited selection of metals, energies, indices and cryptos. However, it stands out with its high leverage up to 1:500, which will serve experienced day traders looking to maximize their buying power while speculating on rising and falling prices.
Leverage
1:50	1:500
FTSE Spread
0.005% (£1 Min)	Variable
GBPUSD Spread
0.08-0.20 bps x trade value	1.0
Oil Spread
0.25-0.85	0.03
Stocks Spread
0.003	NA
Forex Trading
IBKR presents an extensive range of over 100 major, minor, and exotic forex pairs, surpassing the offerings of nearly all leading alternatives, though not CMC Markets. Forex trading occurs over multiple platforms and boasts institutional-grade spreads starting from 0.1 pips and 20 complex order types, including brackets, scale, and one-cancels-all (OCA) orders.	FXCC's key selling point is its forex trading conditions. ECN spreads come in as low as 0.0 pips during peak trading hours, while it supports a wider range of currency pairs than the majority of rivals with over 70 forex assets. Additionally, you have access to MT4, which was built specifically for forex trading and excels for its charting tools.
GBPUSD Spread
0.08-0.20 bps x trade value	1.0
EURUSD Spread
0.08-0.20 bps x trade value	0.2
EURGBP Spread
0.08-0.20 bps x trade value	0.5
Assets
100+	70+
Cryptocurrency
IBKR lets you purchase and hold Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, and Litecoin at competitive commission rates and without needing a crypto wallet. Additionally, there is a range of other diverse assets to explore, such as crypto indices like the NYSE Bitcoin Index, as well as futures contracts like the BAKKT Bitcoin Futures.	FXCC offers 8 of the most popular cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin. High leverage up to 1:10 is available on BTC and 1:5 on other cryptos. There are no restrictions on crypto day trading strategies with Expert Advisors (EAs) also permitted.
Spread
0.12%-0.18%	Variable
Coins
BTC LTC ETH XRP	BTC BCH ETH LTC XMR ZEC DAS XRP
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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