Ayondo
FXCM
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Overview
Ayondo was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in London, while FXCM was established in 1999 and is based in United States. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. Ayondo serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; FXCM has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $1.
| Feature | Ayondo | FXCM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2008 | 1999 |
| Country | London | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ayondo and FXCM, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $1. Ayondo charges withdrawal fees while FXCM does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Ayondo applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; FXCM does not. Ayondo charges deposit fees; FXCM does not. Overall, FXCM scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ayondo | FXCM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Ayondo offers cTrader, while FXCM supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Ayondo supports social and copy trading features, which FXCM does not offer. FXCM edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Ayondo | FXCM |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | No | Yes |
| iOS App | No | Yes |
| Android App | No | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web Trader | MT4, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, NinjaTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ayondo and FXCM compare. FXCM runs regular live webinars; Ayondo does not. FXCM has a video library; Ayondo does not. FXCM publishes daily market commentary; Ayondo does not. FXCM integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Ayondo does not. FXCM maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. FXCM scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ayondo | FXCM |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Ayondo accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while FXCM supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Ayondo | FXCM |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. FXCM offers live chat; Ayondo does not, making FXCM easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. FXCM scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Ayondo | FXCM |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Mandarin | English, and Chinese |