Trading212 vs Forex.com

Trading 212 vs Forex.com Comparison Table 2023
Trading 212	Forex.com
Review 1.5	Review 4.5 Forex.com is #1 in our broker rankings.
Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers	Traders from US accepted
Trading 212 is a European-regulated CFD, stock and ETF broker that also offers ISA accounts. Traders can access markets through a proprietary trading platform and speculate on the movements of 1800+ tradeable instruments including forex, stocks, ETFs and commodities.	Forex.com boasts a global reputation with multiple awards and 20+ years experience. Regulated in the US, EU, UK and Canada they provide a huge range of day trading markets, not just forex, and offer competitive fees on a cutting-edge platform. The brand also provides a suite of additional tools, from performance analytics and SMART Signals to advanced charts and strategy builders.
Bonus Offer
	Active Trader Program With A 15% Reduction In Costs
Comment by Reviewer
"Trading212 falls short of the standards we expect from online brokers. A subpar mobile trading app and questionable changes to margin requirements have eroded user confidence. There are better alternatives for day traders."	"Forex.com is an excellent broker for active forex traders with over 80 currency pairs, tight spreads, low commissions and powerful charting platforms for day traders. "
Pros
Demo account with virtual funds Portfolio copy trading functionality Low minimum deposit requirement A suite of educational resources Commission-free trading across a range of assets	Respected and trusted broker overseen by tier-one regulators including the US SEC Excellent trading tools including Trading Central, SMART Signals and MetaTrader 4 Industry-leading pricing on popular forex assets starting from 0.0 pips Beginner-friendly web platform and mobile app Up to 15% cashback rebates for active traders Fast execution speed of less than 1 second Free demo account for prospective traders VPS hosting for automated trading strategies Top-rated forex and CFD broker Low minimum deposit of $100
Cons
No access to MT4 or MT5 Execution-only brokerage with no managed account option Questionable operating practices and treatment of customers Some products such as options and cryptocurrency are not offered Low account and fund safety score	Investment offering varies between countries $15 monthly inactivity fee No copy trading platform
Awards
	Best CFD Broker 2022 - Rankia Best HNW Service 2022 - Dubai Forex Expo Best US Broker 2020 - DayTrading.com Best US Broker 2019 - DayTrading.com Runner-Up - Best Forex Broker 2019 - DayTrading.com
Instruments
Forex, CFDs, Indices, Shares, Commodities, ETFs	Forex, Spot Metals
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$1	$100
Trading Platforms
Own	MT4 MT5 TradingView eSignal AutoChartist TradingCentral
Payment Methods
Apple Pay Credit Card Debit Card Giropay Google Wallet iDeal Mastercard PayPal Skrill Sofort Visa Wire Transfer	Debit Card, ACH Transfer, Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
FCA, CySEC, FSC	NFA, CFTC
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
STP Account
Yes	Yes
ECN Account
No	Yes
DMA Account
No	Yes
MAM Account
No	No
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	Yes
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	Yes
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
No	Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS & Android
Auto Trading
AutoInvest portfolio	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
Yes	No
Copy Trading Platform
Trading 212 offers a portfolio copy trading service which is user-friendly and suitable for beginners
Social Trading
Yes	No
Trade Signals
	SMART Signals
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
	$15
Islamic Account
No	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP CAD SEK NOK CHF CZK	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD JPY CHF
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Euronext FTSE UK Index Hong Kong Stock Exchange IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group S&P 500 SIX Swiss 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 Nasdaq S&P 500 SIX Swiss Exchange
Commodities
Cocoa Coffee Copper Corn Cotton Gasoline Gold Lead Livestock Natural Gas Oil Palladium Platinum Silver Soybeans Sugar Wheat	Cocoa Coffee Cotton Gold Livestock Natural Gas Oil Silver Soybeans Sugar Wheat
CFD Trading
Trade leveraged CFDs on thousands of instruments, including forex, equities, commodities, indices, bonds and futures. The selection of asset classes is decent, but the trading software, particularly the mobile app, lags behind competitors.	CFD trading not offered
Leverage
1:30	1:50
FTSE Spread
2.5 points	1.0
GBPUSD Spread
0.00028 pips	1.0
Oil Spread
0.4 pips	0.04
Stocks Spread
0.2% Var	0.1% (Min Commission Applies)
Forex Trading
Trade 170+ major, minor and exotic forex pairs with floating spreads and leverage up to 1:30. Forex futures are also available on some currency pairs. However the forex broker has a track record of amending margin requirements without appropriate notice.	Forex.com is a leading FX broker. The brand offers a wide range of currency pairs and some of the lowest fees in the industry. Spreads on the EUR/USD come in as low as 0.0 with a $7 commission per $100k.
Forex App
Trading212 have positioned themselves at the front of the mobile trading movement. Their platform is based on a ‘mobile-first’ model, so they prioritize this type of trader. The app offers 1800+ instruments, zero commissions and a free practise account. Download the app risk free and try it out.	Running alongside the Advanced and WebTrader Platforms, the Forex.com mobile app offers full trading capabilities on a user-friendly, compact platform. Integrated news and analysis, plus real time trade alerts, are two mobile specific features that set this app above the crowd.
GBPUSD Spread
0.00028 pips	1.0
EURUSD Spread
0.00015 pips	1.0
EURGBP Spread
0.00044 pips	1.0
Assets
170+	80+

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