forex4you
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Overview
forex4you was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in UK, while FXCM was established in 1999 and is based in United States. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. forex4you serves 142,500+ clients worldwide; FXCM has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at forex4you and $1 at FXCM.
| Feature | forex4you | FXCM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| 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-F227 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2020 | 1999 |
| Country | UK | United States |
| Clients | 142,500+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between forex4you 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 forex4you). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. forex4you applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; FXCM does not. Overall, FXCM scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | forex4you | FXCM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
forex4you offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while FXCM supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. forex4you supports social and copy trading features, which FXCM does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | forex4you | 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, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 forex4you and FXCM compare. FXCM runs regular live webinars; forex4you does not. FXCM has a video library; forex4you does not. FXCM publishes daily market commentary; forex4you does not. FXCM integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); forex4you does not. FXCM maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. FXCM scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | forex4you | 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. forex4you accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while FXCM supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). forex4you uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. forex4you scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | forex4you | FXCM |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both forex4you and FXCM offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. forex4you supports 8 languages and FXCM supports 2, giving forex4you broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | forex4you | FXCM |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |