Head-to-head broker comparison

FXCM vs STARTRADER

A side-by-side look at FXCM and STARTRADERusing the data we hold on each — score, regulators, platforms, minimum deposit, spreads and leverage. Blank fields mean we have nothing verified on record, not a “no”.

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FXCM

Score 9.4

ASIC-regulated trading with spreads from 0.2 pips

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STARTRADER

Score 9.19

Low-spread ECN execution from 0.0 pips on institutional-grade infrastructure

FXCM vs STARTRADER: the short verdict

FXCM carries the higher overall score of the two — 9.4 against STARTRADER's 9.19. STARTRADER lists more regulators than FXCM (5 to 4), including ASIC, FSA and FSC Mauritius. Both open accounts from the same $50 minimum deposit. STARTRADER quotes the tighter raw spread — 0.0 pips, against 0.2 pips at FXCM. Both run on MetaTrader 4. FXCM additionally lists Proprietary platform and Web-based; STARTRADER lists MetaTrader 5. FXCM is the longer-established of the two, trading since 1999 against 2013 for STARTRADER.

Side-by-side comparison

FXCM compared with STARTRADER
FeatureFXCMSTARTRADER
Min Deposit$5050$
Raw Spread0.2 pips0.0 pips
Max LeverageVaries by jurisdiction and account typeVaries by jurisdiction and account type
RegulationsASIC, CySEC, FCA, +1 othersASIC, FSA, FSC Mauritius, +2 others
PlatformsMetaTrader 4, Proprietary platform, +1 othersMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
Islamic AccNoNo
Copy TradingNoNo
Overall rating9.49.19

This comparison is an independent directory listing, not financial advice or a recommendation. Trading forex and CFDs carries a significant risk of loss. Always verify a broker's regulatory status with the official authority before depositing.

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