FXCM
XM
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Overview
FXCM was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in United States, while XM was established in 2009 and is based in Cyprus. FXCM holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while XM is regulated by International Financial Services Commission(IFSC) among others. FXCM serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; XM has 3,500,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at FXCM and $5 at XM.
| Feature | FXCM | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $5 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | International Financial Services Commission(IFSC), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 1999 | 2009 |
| Country | United States | Cyprus |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 3,500,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between FXCM and XM, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. FXCM has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $5 at XM). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. XM applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; FXCM does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | FXCM | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $5 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
FXCM offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while XM supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. XM supports social and copy trading features, which FXCM does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | FXCM | XM |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how FXCM and XM 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. FXCM scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | FXCM | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Central | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
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 XM supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Neteller). XM uniquely supports Neteller among the two brokers. XM scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | FXCM | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| 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 XM offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. FXCM supports 2 languages and XM supports 20, giving XM broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | FXCM | XM |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, and Turkish |