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FXCM

7.9/10

Ustocktrade

7.4/10
7/10WinnerRegulation6/10
10/10FeesTied10/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

FXCM was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in United States, while Ustocktrade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. FXCM holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Ustocktrade is regulated by Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) among others. FXCM serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Ustocktrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at FXCM and $0 at Ustocktrade.

FXCM wins this category
FeatureFXCMUstocktrade
Min. Deposit$1$0
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Founded19992008
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between FXCM and Ustocktrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ustocktrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $1 at FXCM). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureFXCMUstocktrade
Min. Deposit$1$0
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

FXCM offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Ustocktrade supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. FXCM edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

FXCM wins this category
FeatureFXCMUstocktrade
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mirror Trader, Web Trader, NinjaTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsDesktop,Android,iPhone/iPad,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how FXCM and Ustocktrade 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.

Tied
FeatureFXCMUstocktrade
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

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 Ustocktrade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureFXCMUstocktrade
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both FXCM and Ustocktrade 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.

Tied
FeatureFXCMUstocktrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese