Head-to-Head Comparison

Exness vs FXCM

Complete side-by-side comparison based on verified data from official sources. See which broker offers better trading conditions for your needs.

Exness logo

Exness

FSA
Est. 2008
VS
Score
3:3
FXCM logo

FXCM

FCA
Est. 1999

Quick Summary

Exness (established 2008) and FXCM (established 1999) are both regulated forex and CFD brokers. Exness offers tighter spreads starting from 0 pips, compared to FXCM's 0.2 pips. FXCM provides higher maximum leverage of 1000:1 versus Exness's . Exness has a lower minimum deposit requirement of $1.

Trading Conditions

Feature
Exness
FXCM
Min. Spread
0 pips
0.2 pips
Min. Deposit
$1
$50
Max Leverage
1000:1
Execution
Market Execution
Market Maker|Hybrid
Instruments
200+
1000+
Founded
2008
1999
Headquarters
Cyprus
United Kingdom

Regulation & Licensing

Exness logo
Exness

FSA(SD025)
Seychelles
CySEC(178/12)
Cyprus
FCA(730729)
United Kingdom

FXCM logo
FXCM

FCA(217689)
United Kingdom
CySEC(392/20)
Cyprus
ASIC(309763)
Australia
FSCA(46534)
South Africa
Unregulated(1776 LLC 2022)
St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Platforms & Features

Feature
Exness
FXCM
Platforms
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness Terminal
Trading Station, MetaTrader 4, TradingView, Capitalise.ai, MetaTrader 5
Copy Trading
VPS Hosting
Neg. Balance Protection
Islamic Account
Demo Account

Server Infrastructure

Metric
Exness
FXCM
Total Servers
1
Total Endpoints
6
Countries
4
Hosting Providers
Amazon/AWS, Alibaba Cloud

Account Types

Exness

Standard
Spread: 0.3 pipsMin: $1Lev: Unlimited
Raw Spread
Spread: 0 pipsMin: $200Lev: UnlimitedComm: $3.5/lot

FXCM

Standard Account
Spread: 1.3 pipsMin: $50Lev: 1000:1
Active Trader
Spread: 0.2 pipsMin: $25000Lev: 1000:1Comm: $6/lot

Verdict: Exness vs FXCM

Based on our verified data analysis, both brokers are evenly matched across our comparison criteria. Your choice should depend on your specific trading priorities.

Choose Exness if you prioritize the tightest possible spreads. Choose FXCM if you need higher leverage. Choose Exness for a lower entry barrier.

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Risk Warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 74-89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.