FXCM
FXCM
Long-running retail broker offering its proprietary Trading Station platform alongside MT4 and TradingView, regulated by the FCA, ASIC and FSCA.
At a glance
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FXCM is a long-running retail broker founded in 1999 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is best known for its proprietary Trading Station platform, offered alongside MetaTrader 4 and TradingView.
The broker is regulated across several jurisdictions, holding authorisations from the UK's FCA, Australia's ASIC and South Africa's FSCA.
Markets are traded on Trading Station, MetaTrader 4 and TradingView, spanning forex, indices, commodities, shares and crypto CFDs, with a minimum lot size of 0.01 and a minimum deposit of USD 50. Retail leverage is capped at 1:30 under FCA and ASIC rules, with higher limits available through non-EU/UK entities. The firm is noted for its charting, automation and API tools.
FXCM suits traders who value a well-regulated broker with a capable proprietary platform and strong automation tools; note that it no longer accepts US retail clients. It holds a FinPip rating of 4.0 out of 5.
The bottom line
Long-running retail broker offering its proprietary Trading Station platform alongside MT4 and TradingView, regulated by the FCA, ASIC and FSCA.
Regulation & Safety
- FCA
- ASIC
- FSCA
Key facts
Fees & Spreads
- Min. deposit
- $50
- Leverage
- 1:30 retail cap under FCA/ASIC; higher via non-EU/UK entities.
- Min. lot size
- 0.01
Platforms
MetaTrader 4- TSTrading Station
TradingView
- Forex
- Indices
- Commodities
- Shares
- Crypto CFDs
Pros
- Proprietary Trading Station platform plus MT4 and TradingView
- Established since 1999
- Strong charting, automation and API tools
Cons
- No longer accepts US retail clients
- Product range varies by region
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