FXCM
Personal Capital
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Overview
FXCM was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in United States, while Personal Capital was established in 2008 and is based in USA. FXCM holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Personal Capital is regulated by Unregulated among others. FXCM serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Personal Capital has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at FXCM and $100000 at Personal Capital.
| Feature | FXCM | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100000 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Unregulated |
| Founded | 1999 | 2008 |
| Country | United States | USA |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between FXCM and Personal Capital, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. FXCM has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100000 at Personal Capital). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, FXCM scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | FXCM | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $100000 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
FXCM offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Personal Capital supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Personal Capital supports social and copy trading features, which FXCM does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | FXCM | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Desktop,Android,Tablet,iPhone |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how FXCM and Personal Capital 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.
| Feature | FXCM | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| 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 Personal Capital supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | FXCM | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Personal Capital 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 | Personal Capital |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |