Exness
fbs inc
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Overview
Exness was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while fbs inc was established in 2018 and is based in Australia. Exness holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while fbs inc is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Exness serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; fbs inc has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Exness and $250 at fbs inc.
| Feature | Exness | fbs inc |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Regulation | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), CRFIN, The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt f├ó╦å┼í├é┬║r Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), Banque de France, The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), The Commissione Nazionale per le Societ├ó╦å┼í├óÔé¼┬á e la Borsa (CONSOB), Finansinspektionen (FI), Komisja Nadzoru Finansowego (KNF) | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F225 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2018 |
| Country | Cyprus | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Exness and fbs inc, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Exness has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at fbs inc). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Exness scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Exness | fbs inc |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
Exness offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while fbs inc supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. Exness edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Exness | fbs inc |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Exness and fbs inc 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. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.
| Feature | Exness | fbs inc |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Exness accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while fbs inc supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). fbs inc uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. fbs inc scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Exness | fbs inc |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Exness and fbs inc offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Exness supports 2 languages and fbs inc supports 8, giving fbs inc broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Exness | fbs inc |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |