Head-to-Head Comparison
FXCM vs Tickmill
Complete side-by-side comparison based on verified data from official sources. See which broker offers better trading conditions for your needs.
FXCM
FCA
Est. 1999
VS
Score
2:2
Tickmill
FSA
Est. 2014
Quick Summary
FXCM (established 1999) and Tickmill (established 2014) are both regulated forex and CFD brokers. Tickmill offers tighter spreads starting from 0 pips, compared to FXCM's 0.2 pips. Both brokers offer similar maximum leverage of 1000:1. FXCM has a lower minimum deposit requirement of $50.
Trading Conditions
Feature
FXCM
Tickmill
Min. Spread
0.2 pips
0 pips
Min. Deposit
$50
$100
Max Leverage
1000:1
1000:1
Execution
Market Maker|Hybrid
Hybrid
Instruments
1000+
600+
Founded
1999
2014
Headquarters
United Kingdom
Seychelles
Regulation & Licensing
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
Tickmill
FSA(SD008)
Seychelles
FCA(717270)
United Kingdom
CySEC(278/15)
Cyprus
FSCA(FSP 49464)
South Africa
Labuan FSA(MB/18/0028)
Malaysia (Labuan)
Platforms & Features
Feature
FXCM
Tickmill
Platforms
Trading Station, MetaTrader 4, TradingView, Capitalise.ai, MetaTrader 5
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Tickmill Mobile App
Copy Trading
VPS Hosting
Neg. Balance Protection
Islamic Account
Demo Account
Server Infrastructure
Metric
FXCM
Tickmill
Total Servers
2
Total Endpoints
12
Countries
4
Hosting Providers
UpCloud Ltd, Rackspace.com Hong Kong Limited, OVH
Account Types
FXCM
Standard Account
Spread: 1.3 pipsMin: $50Lev: 1000:1
Active Trader
Spread: 0.2 pipsMin: $25000Lev: 1000:1Comm: $6/lot
Tickmill
Classic
Spread: 1.6 pipsMin: $100Lev: 1000:1
Raw
Spread: 0 pipsMin: $100Lev: 1000:1Comm: $6/lot
VIP
Spread: 0 pipsMin: $50000Lev: 1000:1Comm: $2/lot
Verdict: FXCM vs Tickmill
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 Tickmill if you prioritize the tightest possible spreads. Choose FXCM 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.