TD Ameritrade vs FBS

TD Ameritrade vs FBS Comparison Table 2023
TD Ameritrade	FBS
Review 4 TD Ameritrade is #37 in our broker rankings.	Review 4.3
Traders from US accepted	Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers
TD Ameritrade is a leading discount brokerage offering a vast range of instruments including forex, stocks, futures, options and crypto. The company has nearly 40 years of experience and authorization from the SEC, FINRA and CFTC. Trading takes place via its well-known thinkorswim platform, which offers sophisticated tools and features including stock screeners and calculators.	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 clients in over 190 countries, attracted by a diverse range of markets, the reputable MetaTrader platforms, plus trading promotions.
Promotions
	FBS: $140 Level Up Bonus FBS Makes Copytrading Risk-Free On Your First Three Trades
Comment by Reviewer
"Traders who want access to a huge range of stocks from a reputable broker with low fees should consider TD Ameritrade. On the downside, we miss access to the familiar MetaTrader 4 software."	"FBS is a great choice for traders of all experience levels and budgets with a range of account types and access to both MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5."
Pros
Advanced order types, including OCO and brackets Automated trading capabilities, including robo-advisors Several trading platforms including proprietary award-winning software TD Ameritrade provides rich in-depth research and educational resources Extended 24/7 trading hours allow for international access to the markets The broker facilitates automatic syncing between desktop and mobile trading platforms There is access to over 350 technical studies, 20 drawing tools and 8 Fibonacci tools Active chat rooms to share ideas and communicate with thousands of experienced traders The Economic Data tool allows access to a range of data about the health of global economies Management Services and Essential Portfolios. Reviews of which show high levels of customer satisfaction Portfolio margin gives some users increased leverage by basing margin requirements on total portfolio risk	Great choice of account types including crypto, cent and ECN accounts, with decent spreads at 0.7 pips Trusted broker with top-tier licenses, several notable awards and negative balance protection No commission on deposits or withdrawals and low minimum deposits, ideal for beginners NDD technologies ensure fast order execution within 0.4 seconds and no requotes Comprehensive learning section with tailored courses, webinars and trading ideas MT4 and MT5 platforms, plus a proprietary app with accessible 24/7 support
Cons
CFD trading not available No MT4 or MT5 integration Fractional shares are not offered No direct cryptocurrency trading Broker-assisted trade commissions are around $25 Stringent margin maintenance requirements and high fees New traders may be overwhelmed by the vast amount of information and tools available	Fewer account types for EU clients Average spreads on some assets No copy trading
Awards
Best Broker for Beginners 2022 - Investopedia Best Online Broker Awards Best Online Broker for Stock Trading Platform and Research 2022 - NerdWallet's Best-Of Awards #1 Platform & Tools, #1 Active Trading, #1 Options Trading, #1 Customer Service, and #1 Phone Support 2022 - StockBrokers.com Online Broker Review	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
Stocks, Futures, E-minis, Options, Forex, Crypto, ETFs, Volatility Index	CFDs, forex, indices, shares, commodities, cryptocurrencies
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0	$5
Trading Platforms
eSignal AutoChartist	MT4 MT5
Payment Methods
ACH Transfer Automated Customer Account Transfer Service Cheque TransferWise Wire Transfer	AstroPay Credit Card Maestro Mastercard Neteller Rapid Transfer Skrill Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
$0	0.01 Lots
Regulator
SEC, FINRA, CFTC	ASIC, CySEC, FSC, FSCA
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
STP Account
No	Yes
ECN Account
No	Yes
DMA Account
Yes	No
MAM Account
Yes	No
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
Yes	No
Negative Balance Protection
No	Yes
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
No	Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS & Android
Auto Trading
Yes - Auto trading available via bots	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
No	No
Social Trading
No	No
Trade Signals
Yes	MT4 & MT5
VPS Hosting
No	Yes
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	Yes
Ethical Investing
Yes	No
Custodial Account
Yes	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
$0
Islamic Account
No	Yes
Account Currencies
USD	USD EUR
Stock Exchanges
Dow Jones Japan Exchange Group Nasdaq New York Stock Exchange S&P 500 Toronto Stock Exchange Taiwan Stock Exchange	Australian Securities Exchange 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
Commodities
Cocoa Coffee Copper Corn Cotton Gasoline Gold Livestock Natural Gas Oil Palladium Platinum Silver Soybeans Sugar Wheat	Gasoline Gold Natural Gas Oil Silver
CFD Trading
CFD trading not offered	Go long or short on an excellent suite of financial markets with leveraged CFDs. Users can choose between three reliable platforms with fast execution, floating spreads from 1 pip and around the clock customer support.
Leverage
	1:30 (EU & Restricted Countries), 1:3000 (Global)
FTSE Spread
	From 0.0
GBPUSD Spread
	From 0.6
Oil Spread
	From 0.0
Stocks Spread
	Variable
Forex Trading
Trade 70+ forex pairs including majors, minors or exotics via the desktop, mobile or webtrader app with no commission and 1:2 leverage. The choice of currencies is wider than most forex brokers.	Trade 35+ popular majors, minors and exotics with tight spreads. FBS also offers an excellent suite of forex market research and education, including news, courses, and daily analysis.
Forex App
TD Ameritrade offers currency trading via Android and iOS mobile and tablet apps. Users can speculate on over 75 currency pairs with low fees and advanced trading tools. Deposit funds and manage accounts in a few clicks.	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
Variable	From 0.6
EURUSD Spread
Variable	From 0.5
EURGBP Spread
Variable	From 2.1
Assets
75+	36
Cryptocurrency
Gain exposure to cryptocurrency markets through OTC crypto trusts, mutual funds and ETFs and Bitcoin futures. This offers portfolio diversification opportunities and trading vehicles beyond standard crypto CFDs.	FBS offers trading on crypto/metal, crypto/crypto or crypto/fiat pairs. A strong selection of pairs are available, including BTC/USD. There is also a dedicated crypto account.
Spread
Commission fees apply	Floating
Coins
BTC ETH MBT MET	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
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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