FXCM
Trust Capital TC
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Overview
FXCM was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in United States, while Trust Capital TC was established in 2016 and is based in Cyprus. FXCM holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Trust Capital TC is regulated by CySEC (no. 369/18) among others. FXCM serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Trust Capital TC has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at FXCM and $250 at Trust Capital TC.
| Feature | FXCM | Trust Capital TC |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | CySEC (no. 369/18) |
| Founded | 1999 | 2016 |
| Country | United States | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between FXCM and Trust Capital TC, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. FXCM has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at Trust Capital TC). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, FXCM scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | FXCM | Trust Capital TC |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
FXCM offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Trust Capital TC supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Trust Capital TC supports social and copy trading features, which FXCM does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | FXCM | Trust Capital TC |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how FXCM and Trust Capital TC 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 | Trust Capital TC |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Trust Capital TC supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Trust Capital TC uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. Trust Capital TC scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | FXCM | Trust Capital TC |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Trust Capital TC 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 | Trust Capital TC |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Arabic |