FBS vs FXTM: Comparison and Analysis
Trying to figure out whether to use FBS or FXTM? This comparison article lays out the features of both brokers in detail, so you can see which is the best platform according to your needs.
We’ve compared more than 100 variables and features so you can see the pros and cons of FBS and FXTM side by side. We’ve divided the comparisons into a logical structure so it’s easy to navigate.
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Overall Ratings
Rated
79
Rated
80
General Breakdown. This graph highlights the key scores from each Macro, uniquely calculated by us.
- FBS
- FXTM
Security 93
Security 94
Cost 81
Cost 71
Trading 68
Trading 71
Education 60
Education 80
Company Info
Foundation
2009
2011
Is it Regulated?
Is it Publicly Traded?
Is it a Bank?
Segregated Clients Funds ?
No-ESMA Branches? ?
Accepts EU Clients?
Accepts US Clients?
Accepts Canadian Clients?
Website Languages
en, ar, de, es, fr, po, tur, thai, ko, ind, viet, mal, it, ur, chi
ar, chi(t/s), cz, es, fr, pol, ru, thai, ko, ind, viet, mal, ur
Leverage
Non-EU Leverage ?
3000:1
1000:1
European Leverage ?
30:1
30:1
Australian Leverage ?
30:1
30:1
US Leverage ?
0
0
Canadian Leverage ?
0
1000:1
Tier 1 Regulation
FSA ?
MAS ?
FINMA ?
FCA ?
CFTC ?
MIFID-ESMA ?
ASIC ?
IIROC ?
SFC ?
Tier 2 Regulation
FMA ?
CBR ?
FSCA ?
SEC ?
DFSA ?
CBRC ?
CySEC ?
ISA ?
Tier 3 Regulation
Offshore ?
MMA (Maldives) ?
EDR ?
FSA (Seychelles) ?
SCB (Bahamas) ?
FSC (Mauritius) ?
VFSC (Vanuatu) ?
IFSC (Belize) ?
CIMA (Cayman Islands) ?
SVG (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) ?
FSRC (St. Kitts & Nevis) ?
BMA (Bermuda) ?
BVI (British Virgin Islands) ?
Brand Power
SimilarWeb - Website Ranking
27106
48321
SimilarWeb - Total Visits
2460000
1280000
Facebook Likes
130641
225363
Twitter Likes
11100
31400
Instagram Likes
Deposit and Withdrawal
Minimum Deposit ?
1 USD
10 USD
Minimum Withdraw ?
Credit Card ?
Bank Transfer ?
PayPal
Neteller
Skrill
Other Methods Available ?
Stic Pay, Perfect Money, BitWallet
FasaPay, WebMoney, Perfect Money, VLOAD, Dixipay, Cash U, Crypto, Bitcoin
Deposit Waiting Time ?
instant
1 business day
Withdraw Waiting Time ?
1 business day
2 business days
Bonus Program ?
Costs and Fees
Deposit Fees ?
Withdrawal Commissions ?
Overnight/Swap Fee ?
Inactivity Fee ?
Conversion Fee ?
Account Types
Demo Account ?
Demo Account Expiration ?
Account Currencies ?
EUR, USD
EUR, USD
Standard Account ?
Micro Account ?
Low-cost Account ?
Variable Spread Account ?
Fixed Spread Account ?
Zero Spread Account ?
ECN Account ?
Swap Free Account ?
Islamic Account ?
Professional Traders Account ?
Active Trader Program ?
Commodities
Crude Oil ?
1.0
Natural Gas ?
Silver ?
2.0
Platinum ?
51.0
Copper ?
Soybeans ?
Corn ?
Gold ?
10.0
Forex Fixed Spreads
EUR/GBP Spread
0.0
EUR/USD Spread
0.0
USD/JPY Spread
0.0
GBP/USD Spread
0.0
USD/CHF Spread
0.0
AUD/USD Spread
0.0
USD/CAD Spread
0.0
NZD/USD Spread
0.0
Forex Variable Spreads
EUR/USD Average Spread
0.0
0.4
USD/JPY Average Spread
0.3
0.5
USD/CHF Average Spread
0.5
0.9
GBP/USD Average Spread
0.5
0.7
USD/CAD Average Spread
1.0
0.7
AUD/USD Average Spread
0.6
0.6
NZD/USD Average Spread
1.0
1.0
EUR/GBP Average Spread
1.0
0.5
Fees on Stocks
Apple
1.0
17.0
Facebook
1.0
26.0
Alphabet
1.0
130.0
Snapchat
1.0
50.0
BP
1.0
2.0
Tesco
1.0
Barclays
Lloyds
Fees on Indices
FTSE100
S&P500
25.0
Dow Jones
1.0
Nasdaq
25.0
CAC40
DAX30
2.0
Nikkei 225
Euro Stoxx 50
Fees on Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin
1
1
Ethereum
400.0
400.0
Ripple
0
400.0
Litecoin
400.0
400.0
Bitcoin Cash
0
0
Dash
200.0
0
Monero
0
0
Neo
0
0
Platforms
cTrader Desktop
cTrader Web
Mirror Trader
ZuluTrade ?
MT4 Dekstop
MT4 Web
MT5 Desktop
MT5 Web
Proprietary Desktop Platform
Proprietary Web Platform
MAC Platforms
Sirix
Mobile Trading
Android ?
iOS ?
Windows ?
Trading Signals on Mobile ?
Smart Watch App ?
Forex Trading ?
CFD Trading ?
Alerts ?
Chartings-Drawing Tools ?
Mobile Available Language ?
en
en, ar, cz, de, es, fr, ne, pol, ru, ind, mal, it, chi, slk, ser
Watchlist Mobile ?
Available Markets
Forex Pairs ?
37
57
Crypto ?
37
57
Commodities ?
4
9
Stocks ?
33
173
Indices ?
4
11
ETF ?
Futures ?
Options ?
Bonds ?
Metal ?
4
5
Agricultural ?
Energies ?
2
3
Interest Rates ?
Penny Stocks ?
IPO ?
Blends ?
Dow Jones ?
FTSE ?
Dax ?
Nikkei ?
Gold Market ?
Bitcoin ?
Real Assets ?
Trading Execution
Direct Market Access (DMA) ?
Straigh Through Processing (STP) ?
Electronic Communication Network (ECN) ?
Market Maker ?
Non Dealing Desk (NDD) ?
FIFO Applies? ?
4 Digits Decimal Pricing ?
5 Digits Decimal Pricing ?
Risk Management
Stop Losses ?
Take Profits ?
Limit Orders ?
Trailing Stop ?
Margin Call ?
OCO Orders ?
Guaranteed Stop Loss ?
Negative Balance Protection ?
Minimum Trade Size ?
0.01 lots
0.01 lots
Maximum Trade Size ?
100 lots
100 lots
Special Trading Conditions
MAM ?
PAMM ?
Social Trading ?
Copy Trading ?
LAMM ?
Available Trading Techniques
Scalping ?
Hedging ?
Spread Betting ?
Expert Advisor (EA) ?
Virtual Private Server ?
API ?
Trading Tools
One-Click Trading ?
Signal Trading ?
Price Alerts ?
Number Chart Indicators ?
51
51
Number Chart Drawing Tools ?
31
31
Trade Directly From Chart ?
Watchlist ?
Education
Education Center ?
Webinars
Platform Tutorial Video ?
Video on Trading for Beginners ?
Video on Trading for Experts ?
Tutorial Guide
Glossary
Customer Support
Call Back Request ?
Email Support
Phone Support
Live Chat
Support Language Available
en
en, ar, cz, es, fr, pol, ru, thai, ko, ind, viet, mal, it, ur, chi
Research
Professional Reports
Social Trading Features - Social Feeds ?
Economic Calendar
Daily Email With Trading Ideas
Analysis From Trading Central (Recognia)
Analysis From Delkos Research
AutoChartist
Traders Sentiment ?
News via Twitter
News via FaceBook
Daily Market Commentary
