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C 7 Traders

5.9/10

FXCM

7.9/10
3/10RegulationWinner7/10
8/10FeesWinner10/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
6/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

C 7 Traders was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Vanuatu, while FXCM was established in 1999 and is based in United States. C 7 Traders holds licences including Unregulated, while FXCM is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. C 7 Traders serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; FXCM has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at C 7 Traders and $1 at FXCM.

FXCM wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersFXCM
Min. Deposit$100$1
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20141999
CountryVanuatuUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between C 7 Traders and FXCM, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. FXCM has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at C 7 Traders). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, FXCM scores higher on fees in our assessment.

FXCM wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersFXCM
Min. Deposit$100$1
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

C 7 Traders offers MT5, cTrader, while FXCM supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. C 7 Traders supports social and copy trading features, which FXCM does not offer. FXCM edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

FXCM wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersFXCM
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMetatrader 4 - desktop, iOS and Android versions available.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 C 7 Traders and FXCM compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. FXCM scores higher overall in education and research.

FXCM wins this category
FeatureC 7 TradersFXCM
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. C 7 Traders 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.

Tied
FeatureC 7 TradersFXCM
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both C 7 Traders and FXCM offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureC 7 TradersFXCM
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese