fbs inc
London Capital Group (LCG)
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Overview
fbs inc was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Australia, while London Capital Group (LCG) was established in 1996 and is based in UK. fbs inc holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while London Capital Group (LCG) is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) among others. fbs inc serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; London Capital Group (LCG) has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at fbs inc and $100 at London Capital Group (LCG).
| Feature | fbs inc | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Regulation | 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 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA: 182110) |
| Founded | 2018 | 1996 |
| Country | Australia | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between fbs inc and London Capital Group (LCG), directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. London Capital Group (LCG) has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at fbs inc). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. London Capital Group (LCG) applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; fbs inc does not. Overall, London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | fbs inc | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
fbs inc offers MT5, cTrader, while London Capital Group (LCG) supports MT4, 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. London Capital Group (LCG) edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | fbs inc | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how fbs inc and London Capital Group (LCG) 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. London Capital Group (LCG) scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | fbs inc | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. fbs inc accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while London Capital Group (LCG) supports 4 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill, Neteller). fbs inc uniquely supports PayPal among the two brokers. fbs inc scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | fbs inc | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | Yes |
| Neteller | Yes | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both fbs inc and London Capital Group (LCG) offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. fbs inc supports 8 languages and London Capital Group (LCG) supports 18, giving London Capital Group (LCG) broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | fbs inc | London Capital Group (LCG) |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, Russian, Malaysian, Korean, Swedish, German, French, Indonesian, Turkish, Norwegian, Chinese, Italian, Arabic, Portuguese, Spanish, Polish, Thai, and Vietnamese. |