Plus500 vs FXCC

Plus500 vs FXCC Comparison Table 2024
Plus500	FXCC
Review 4.1	Review 4.5

Established in 2008 and headquartered in Israel, Plus500 is a prominent brokerage that boasts over 25 million registered traders in over 50 countries. Specializing in CFD trading, the company offers an intuitive, proprietary platform and mobile app. It maintains competitive spreads and does not charge commissions or deposit or withdrawal fees. Plus500 also continues to shine as one of the most trusted brokers with licenses from reputable regulators, including the FCA, ASIC and CySEC.	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
3 Based on 1 Plus500 customer reviews	4 Based on 5 FXCC customer reviews
Bonus Offer
	100% First Deposit Bonus Up To $2000
Comment by Reviewer
"Plus500 offers a super-clean experience for traders with a CFD trading platform that sports a modern design and dynamic charting. That said, the broker’s research tools are limited, fees trail the cheapest brokers, and there’s room for enhancement in its educational resources."	"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
Plus500 provides a specialized WebTrader platform designed explicitly for CFD trading, offering a clean and uncluttered interface The broker offers commission-free trading on a diverse range of markets, minimizing additional fees while appealing to established traders Plus500 has recently bolstered its suite of short-term trading products, including introducing VIX options with enhanced volatility You can utilize leverage while engaging in long or short positions, allowing for more strategic trading opportunities The customer support team continue to provide reliable 24/7 support via email, live chat and WhatsApp	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
Plus500’s lack of support for MetaTrader or cTrader charting tools might be a deal breaker for advanced day traders looking for familiarity Educational resources are limited compared to best-in-class brokers like eToro, impacting the learning curve for beginners The absence of social trading means users can’t follow and replicate the trades of experienced traders Compared to some competitors, especially IG, Plus500’s research and analysis tools are limited Algo trading and scalping are not supported, which may deter some day traders	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 Overall Broker 2021 - DayTrading.com Best Overall Broker 2020 - DayTrading.com Best Overall Broker 2019 - DayTrading.com	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
CFDs on Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, ETFs, Futures, Options, Crypto	CFDs, Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$100	$0
Trading Platforms
WebTrader App	MT4
Payment Methods
Apple Pay Credit Card Debit Card Mastercard PayPal Skrill Trustly Visa 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
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
FCA, ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, MAS, FSA, FSCA, FMA, EFSA	CySEC
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
STP Account
No	Yes
ECN Account
No	Yes
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
No	Yes
PAMM Account
No	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	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
No	Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS, Android & Windows	iOS & Android
App Review
Plus500 have developed their mobile apps to match the WebTrader online platform . Secure and reliable, the app is among the best out there. Stop loss and limits are available, free alerts and a full range of markets and instruments are available. Visit the download page here.	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
4.3	4.4
iOS App Rating
4.1	4.8
Auto Trading
No	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
Yes	No
Inactivity Fee
$10	$5
Islamic Account
Yes	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP AUD ZAR CZK	USD EUR GBP
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Borsa Italiana CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Deutsche Boerse Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hang Seng IBEX 35 London Stock Exchange Nasdaq S&P 500 SIX Swiss 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 Cocoa Coffee Copper Corn Cotton Gasoline Gold Livestock Oil Palladium Platinum Silver Soybeans Sugar Wheat	Gold Oil Palladium Platinum Precious Metals Silver
CFD Trading
Plus500 presents commission-free CFDs encompassing a vast array of markets, spanning currencies, stocks, indices, and commodities. You can engage in long or short positions on popular assets, benefiting from adaptable leverage without encountering any concealed fees.	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
1:30	1:500
FTSE Spread
1.2	Variable
GBPUSD Spread
1.1	1.0
Oil Spread
0.04	0.03
Stocks Spread
0.08	NA
Forex Trading
Plus500 provides forex trading through CFDs, featuring narrow spreads across an impressive selection of over 60 currency pairs. During testing, spreads came in as tight as 0.6 pips on the EUR/USD, which is notably lower than many alternatives.	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.
Forex App
Plus500 have developed their mobile apps to match the WebTrader online platform . Secure and reliable, the app is among the best out there. Stop loss and limits are available, free alerts and a full range of markets and instruments are available. Visit the download page here.
GBPUSD Spread
1.1	1.0
EURUSD Spread
0.6	0.2
EURGBP Spread
1.4	0.5
Assets
60+	70+
Cryptocurrency
Investors can trade on rising and falling prices with CFDs on popular cryptos like Bitcoin. Plus500 also stands out for its crypto indices, which offer diversification opportunities by tracking a basket of leading digital currencies. Availability subject to regulation.	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
Variable	Variable
Coins
BCH BTC ETH LTC XRP IOTA NEO EOS XMR	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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