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fx next

8.3/10

stock.com

8/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
10/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

fx next was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Dubai, while stock.com was established in 2020 and is based in Australia. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. fx next serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; stock.com has 142,500+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

fx next wins this category
Featurefx nextstock.com
Min. Deposit$250$250
RegulationFinancial 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-F237Financial 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-F311
Founded20182020
CountryDubaiAustralia
Clients10,000+142,500+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between fx next and stock.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. fx next charges withdrawal fees while stock.com does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. fx next charges deposit fees; stock.com does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
Featurefx nextstock.com
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

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

fx next wins this category
Featurefx nextstock.com
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, 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 fx next and stock.com 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.

Tied
Featurefx nextstock.com
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. fx next accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while stock.com supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
Featurefx nextstock.com
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesYes
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both fx next and stock.com offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 8 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
Featurefx nextstock.com
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic