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FXCM

7.9/10

test broker

0/10
7/10WinnerRegulation0/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms0/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals0/10
10/10WinnerSupport0/10

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Overview

FXCM and test broker are both established, regulated brokers. FXCM serves 10,000+ clients worldwide.

FXCM wins this category
FeatureFXCMtest broker
Min. Deposit$1Not available
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Not available
Founded1999Not available
CountryUnited StatesNot available
Clients10,000+Not available

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between FXCM and test broker, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Overall, FXCM scores higher on fees in our assessment.

FXCM wins this category
FeatureFXCMtest broker
Min. Deposit$1Not available
Withdrawal FeesNoNot available
Inactivity FeesNoNot available
Deposit FeesNoNot available
CFD FeesNoNot available

Platforms

FXCM offers a mobile trading app; mobile availability for test broker is limited. FXCM edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

FXCM wins this category
FeatureFXCMtest broker
MT4YesNot available
MT5YesNot available
cTraderYesNot available
Windows AppYesNot available
iOS AppYesNot available
Android AppYesNot available
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, NinjaTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsNot available

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how FXCM and test broker compare. FXCM runs regular live webinars; test broker does not. FXCM has a video library; test broker does not. FXCM publishes daily market commentary; test broker does not. FXCM integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); test broker does not. FXCM maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. FXCM scores higher overall in education and research.

FXCM wins this category
FeatureFXCMtest broker
Forex EducationYesNot available
CFD EducationYesNot available
Weekly WebinarsYesNot available
Daily CommentaryYesNot available
Trading CentralYesNot available
AutochartistYesNot available

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. FXCM uniquely supports bank transfer and credit/debit card among the two brokers. FXCM scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

FXCM wins this category
FeatureFXCMtest broker
Bank TransferYesNot available
Credit CardYesNot available
PayPalNoNot available
SkrillNoNot available
NetellerNoNot available

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. FXCM offers live chat; test broker does not, making FXCM easier to reach in real time. FXCM offers phone support; test broker does not. FXCM offers email support; no email support was found for test broker. FXCM offers multilingual support. FXCM scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.

FXCM wins this category
FeatureFXCMtest broker
Live ChatYesNot available
Phone SupportYesNot available
Email SupportYesNot available
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseNot available