Pepperstone vs FXCM

Pepperstone vs FXCM Comparison Table 2023
Pepperstone	FXCM
Review 4.8	Review 3.5
Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers	Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers
Pepperstone is a leading online broker with over 400,000 clients in more than 175 countries. The top-rated brokerage offers excellent market access, industry-leading platforms in MT4, MT5, TradingView and cTrader, plus low fees with no hidden charges. Pepperstone is also heavily regulated with a high trust score, holding licenses with reputable bodies, including the FCA, ASIC, DFSA, and CySEC.	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.
CFDs and FX are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs.
Comment by Reviewer
"Pepperstone is a best-in-class broker. Experienced day traders benefit from razor sharp spreads, ultra-fast execution and 1250+ instruments. New traders get user-friendly platforms, rich education materials and 24/7 support."	"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
World-renowned broker with licenses in 7 jurisdictions, including the UK (FCA) and Cyprus (CySEC) Active Trader Program for high-volume traders with discounts on forex, indices and commodities (eligible jurisdictions only) Excellent suite of automated trading tools including Capitalise.ai, Smart Trader and APIs Very fast execution speeds of ~30ms, which will serve day traders and scalpers In-depth and frequent webinars covering charting strategies and trading tips Competitive Razor account with tight spreads averaging 0.12 pips for EUR/USD Wide selection of assets including currency indices like the US Dollar Index Multiple platforms suitable for day trading including MT4, cTrader and TradingView Award-winning customer support via telephone, email or live chat	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
Cryptos only available for professional clients in some jurisdictions It took us longer to sign up than at many alternatives Traders from the US are not accepted Demo account closes after 30 days No proprietary trading app	Live chat support is unreliable Not the widest range of assets or trading vehicles
Awards
Best Overall Broker - DayTrading.com 2023 Best Trading App - DayTrading.com 2022 Best Forex Broker - DayTrading.com 2021 Best MT4 Broker - Good Money Guide 2023 #1 Overall Client Satisfaction - UK Investment Trends 2022 #1 Value for Money - UK Investment Trends 2022 #1 Quality of Trade Execution - UK Investment Trends 2022 #1 Ease of Platform Navigation - UK Investment Trends 2022 #1 Charting - UK Investment Trends 2022 Best Forex Broker Overall - Compareforexbrokers.com 2022 Best MT4 Broker - Good Money Guide Best MT4 Broker 2022 Top 5 MetaTrader brokers - Broker Chooser Top 5 MetaTrader brokers 2022
Instruments
CFDs, Forex, Currency Indices, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, ETFs, Crypto, Spread Betting	Stocks, Spreadbetting, CFD, Forex, Crypto
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0	$50
Trading Platforms
MT4 MT5 cTrader TradingView AutoChartist DupliTrade	MT4 TradingView eSignal
Payment Methods
BPAY Credit Card Debit Card Mastercard Neteller PayPal POLi Skrill UnionPay Visa Wire Transfer	Apple Pay Credit Card Debit Card Google Wallet Klarna PayPal POLi Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	Variable
Regulator
FCA, ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, CMA, BaFin, SCB	FCA, CySEC, ASIC.
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
STP Account
Yes	No
ECN Account
Yes	No
DMA Account
Yes	No
MAM Account
Yes	Yes
PAMM Account
Yes	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
No	Yes
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	No
Mobile Apps
iOS, Android & Windows	iOS and Android
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader, cBots on cTrader
Copy Trading
Yes	Yes
Copy Trading Platform
Pepperstone offers an impressive range of third-party platforms, including DupliTrade, a tool that allows investors to automatically replicate the trading activity of experts. Trading signals are also available, identifying potential entry and exit points.	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 (Via Chartist Software)
VPS Hosting
Yes	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	Yes
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
$0
Islamic Account
Yes	No
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP CAD AUD JPY CHF	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD ZAR CHF
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Deutsche Boerse Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hang Seng Hong Kong Stock Exchange Japan Exchange Group Korean Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange Nasdaq New York Stock Exchange S&P 500 Shanghai Stock Exchange SIX Swiss Exchange Shenzhen Stock Exchange Toronto Stock Exchange Taiwan Stock Exchange	Euronext IBEX 35 Russell 2000
Commodities
Cocoa Coffee Copper Corn Cotton Gasoline Gold Livestock Natural Gas Oil Orange Juice Palladium Platinum Precious Metals Silver Soybeans Sugar Wheat	Cannabis Gold Oil Silver
CFD Trading
Pepperstone is a fast and reliable CFD broker with 1250+ assets covering forex, commodities, shares, indices, and ETFs. CFDs can be traded on four leading platforms with a choice of accounts and base currencies. The broker boasts an impressive 99.94% fill rate with no requotes or dealing desk intervention.	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 (Retail), 1:500 (Pro)	1:30
FTSE Spread
1.0	1.18 pts var*
GBPUSD Spread
0.0	0.5 pips*
Oil Spread
2.50	0.05 (var)*
Stocks Spread
0.02	0.2% Var*
Forex Trading
Pepperstone offers ultra-low spreads from 0.0 pips on the Razor account and has an excellent selection of 60+ pairs. You can also trade currency indices, which aren't available at many alternatives. Forex lots start at 0.01.	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
Pepperstone deliver their MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms across both Android and iOS. With faster processing times, the ability to hedge your positions, advanced pending orders and more tools and indicators to take your trading to the next level – the Pepperstone mobile app is a powerful addition.
GBPUSD Spread
1.0	0.5 pips var*
EURUSD Spread
1.0	0.2 pips var*
EURGBP Spread
1.2	0.5 pips var*
Assets
60+	40
Currency Indices
USD EUR JPY	JPY
Cryptocurrency
Take positions on cryptos like Bitcoin with up to 1:10 leverage. Pepperstone also offers popular altcoins, as well as crypto indices, which offer a holistic view on the digital currency market. Pepperstone is one of the most trustworthy crypto brokers we have tested.	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 30, ETH 0	Variable
Coins
BCH BTC ETH LTC DASH ADA LINK DOGE EOS DOT XRP XLM XTZ UNI BNB	BTC ETH LTC BTC
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

Review	Review
CFDs and FX are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs.
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