FXCM
sucden financial
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Overview
FXCM was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in United States, while sucden financial was established in 2011 and is based in Puerto Rico. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. FXCM serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; sucden financial has 200,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at FXCM and $250 at sucden financial.
| Feature | FXCM | sucden financial |
|---|---|---|
| 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-F314 |
| Founded | 1999 | 2011 |
| Country | United States | Puerto Rico |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 200,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between FXCM and sucden financial, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. FXCM has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at sucden financial). sucden financial charges withdrawal fees while FXCM does not, giving FXCM an edge for frequent withdrawers. sucden financial charges deposit fees; FXCM does not. Overall, FXCM scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | FXCM | sucden financial |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
FXCM offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while sucden financial supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. sucden financial supports social and copy trading features, which FXCM does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | FXCM | sucden financial |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 sucden financial 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 | sucden financial |
|---|---|---|
| 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 sucden financial supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). sucden financial uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. sucden financial scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | FXCM | sucden financial |
|---|---|---|
| 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 sucden financial offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. FXCM supports 2 languages and sucden financial supports 8, giving sucden financial broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | FXCM | sucden financial |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |