FXCM
Ingot Brokers
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Overview
FXCM was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in United States, while Ingot Brokers was established in 2004 and is based in Australia. FXCM holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Ingot Brokers is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. FXCM serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ingot Brokers has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at FXCM and $1000 at Ingot Brokers.
| Feature | FXCM | Ingot Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $1000 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 1999 | 2004 |
| Country | United States | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between FXCM and Ingot Brokers, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. FXCM has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $1000 at Ingot Brokers). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Ingot Brokers applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; FXCM does not. Overall, FXCM scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | FXCM | Ingot Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $1000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
FXCM offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Ingot Brokers supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | FXCM | Ingot Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Web Trader, NinjaTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how FXCM and Ingot Brokers compare. FXCM runs regular live webinars; Ingot Brokers does not. Both provide video tutorials. FXCM publishes daily market commentary; Ingot Brokers 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 | FXCM | Ingot Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. FXCM accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Ingot Brokers supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | FXCM | Ingot Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FXCM and Ingot Brokers 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 | FXCM | Ingot Brokers |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |