Head-to-Head Comparison

FBS vs FXCM

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

FBS

FSC

Est. 2009

Score

3:3

FXCM

FCA

Est. 1999

Quick Summary

FBS (established 2009) and FXCM (established 1999) are both regulated forex and CFD brokers. FXCM offers tighter spreads starting from 0.2 pips, compared to FBS's 0.5 pips. FBS provides higher maximum leverage of 1:3000 versus FXCM's 1000:1. FBS has a lower minimum deposit requirement of $1.

Trading Conditions

Feature

FBS

FXCM

Min. Spread

0.5 pips

0.2 pips

Min. Deposit

$50

Max Leverage

1:3000

1000:1

Execution

STP

Market Maker|Hybrid

Instruments

250+

1000+

Founded

2009

1999

Headquarters

Belize

United Kingdom

Regulation & Licensing

FBS

FSC(000102/6)

Belize

CySEC(331/17)

Cyprus

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

FBS

FXCM

Platforms

MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, FBS Trader

Trading Station, MetaTrader 4, TradingView, Capitalise.ai, MetaTrader 5

Copy Trading

VPS Hosting

Neg. Balance Protection

Islamic Account

Demo Account

Server Infrastructure

Metric

FBS

FXCM

Total Servers

Total Endpoints

Countries

Hosting Providers

Vultr, Metaquotes, FranTech Solutions

Account Types

FBS

Standard

Spread: 0.7 pipsMin: $1Lev: 1:3000

Cent

Spread: 0.7 pipsMin: $1Lev: 1:1000

Pro

Spread: 0.5 pipsMin: $200Lev: 1:2000

FXCM

Standard Account

Spread: 1.3 pipsMin: $50Lev: 1000:1

Active Trader

Spread: 0.2 pipsMin: $25000Lev: 1000:1Comm: $6/lot

Verdict: FBS 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 FXCM if you prioritize the tightest possible spreads. Choose FBS if you need higher leverage. Choose FBS 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.