FXCM
justforex
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Overview
FXCM was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in United States, while justforex was established in 2010 and is based in UK. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. FXCM serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; justforex has 1,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at FXCM and $250 at justforex.
| Feature | FXCM | justforex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | 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-F265 |
| Founded | 1999 | 2010 |
| Country | United States | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 1,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between FXCM and justforex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. FXCM has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at justforex). justforex charges withdrawal fees while FXCM does not, giving FXCM an edge for frequent withdrawers. Overall, FXCM scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | FXCM | justforex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
FXCM offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while justforex supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. justforex supports social and copy trading features, which FXCM does not offer. FXCM edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | FXCM | justforex |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| 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, 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 FXCM and justforex 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. FXCM scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | FXCM | justforex |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
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 justforex supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). justforex uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. justforex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | FXCM | justforex |
|---|---|---|
| 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 FXCM and justforex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. FXCM supports 2 languages and justforex supports 8, giving justforex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | FXCM | justforex |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |