CM Trading
FXCM
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Overview
CM Trading was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Seychelles, while FXCM was established in 1999 and is based in United States. CM Trading holds licences including Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), while FXCM is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. CM Trading serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; FXCM has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at CM Trading and $1 at FXCM.
| Feature | CM Trading | FXCM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2011 | 1999 |
| Country | Seychelles | United States |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between CM Trading and FXCM, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. FXCM has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at CM Trading). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. CM Trading applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; FXCM does not. Overall, FXCM scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | CM Trading | FXCM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
CM Trading offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while FXCM supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. CM Trading supports social and copy trading features, which FXCM does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | CM Trading | FXCM |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, Mirror Trader, Sirix, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | 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 CM Trading and FXCM compare. FXCM runs regular live webinars; CM Trading does not. Both provide video tutorials. FXCM publishes daily market commentary; CM Trading does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. FXCM maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. FXCM scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | CM Trading | FXCM |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. CM Trading 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 | CM Trading | 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. Both CM Trading 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.
| Feature | CM Trading | FXCM |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |