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In this head to head comparison of FXCM vs Capital.com, we will compare the trading platforms, mobile apps, range of investments, costs, market research, and more. Let's dive in.
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FXCM vs Capital.com: both are online brokers with different backgrounds and oversight. FXCM, founded in 1999, is publicly traded and not a bank; Capital.com, founded in 2016, is not publicly traded and also not a bank. On regulation, FXCM holds 4 Tier-1 licenses and 2 Tier-2 licenses, while Capital.com holds 3 Tier-1 and 3 Tier-2 licenses.
By ForexBrokers.com’s ratings, FXCM scores 95/99 (highly trusted) and Capital.com scores 89/99 (trusted). The Trust Score scale rates 90-99 as highly trusted, 80-89 trusted, 70-79 average risk, 60-69 high risk, and below 59 not trusted.
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| Year Founded | 1999 | 2016 |
| Publicly Traded (Listed) | Yes | No |
| Bank | No | No |
| Tier-1 Licenses | 4 | 3 |
| Tier-2 Licenses | 2 | 3 |
| Tier-3 Licenses | 0 | 0 |
| Tier-4 Licenses | 0 | 2 |
FXCM and Capital.com both offer competitive forex pricing, but Capital.com comes out ahead on commissions and fees. FXCM’s pricing is slightly above the industry average, with EUR/USD spreads averaging 0.78 pips on its EU, U.K., and Australia accounts in May 2024, and 1.38 pips for its St. Vincent and the Grenadines entity. Its commission-based accounts were lower at 0.28 pips before commission, but the total cost rises once fees are included. FXCM also offers active trader rebates in some regions, though the best discounts depend on trading volume and are not available in the U.K. or EU. FXCM is rated 4.5 stars and ranked #17 out of 36 brokers for commissions and fees.
Capital.com has slightly better-than-average pricing overall and is a stronger low-cost option for forex traders. Its EUR/USD spread averaged 0.6712 pips in April 2024, matching the broker’s listed dynamic spread and coming in below the industry average. Capital.com offers a simple account setup for retail traders, plus a professional account for eligible clients. Capital.com is rated 5 stars and ranked #3 out of 36 brokers for commissions and fees.
In short, if your main goal is lower trading costs, Capital.com is the better pick of the two. FXCM can still be appealing for active traders who qualify for rebates, but its pricing is generally a bit higher and more dependent on volume and account type.
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| Minimum Deposit | Starts from $50 | $20 |
| Average spread (EUR/USD) - Standard account | 0.9 | 0.7 |
| All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active | 0.8 | 0.67 |
| Non-wire bank transfer | Yes | No |
| PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
| Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
| Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
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FXCM and Capital.com both let you trade forex as CFDs or spot contracts, and both offer cryptocurrency CFDs rather than actual crypto. Neither broker provides access to exchange-traded shares on U.S. or international stock exchanges, so if you want to buy real company shares, neither platform supports that. FXCM does stand out for copy trading, while Capital.com does not offer this feature.
When it comes to choice, Capital.com has the wider range of investments overall, with 5,585 tradable symbols and 125 forex pairs compared with FXCM’s 440 symbols and 46 forex pairs. That broader selection helps explain why Capital.com is ranked slightly higher for Range of Investments by ForexBrokers.com, at #18 out of 36, versus FXCM at #21. Even so, both brokers receive the same strong 4.5-star rating in this category.
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| Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) | Yes | Yes |
| Tradeable Symbols (Total) | 440 | 5585 |
| Forex Pairs (Total) | 46 | 125 |
| U.S. Stocks (Shares) | No | No |
| Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) | No | No |
| Copy Trading | Yes | No |
| Cryptocurrency (Underlying) | No | No |
| Cryptocurrency (CFDs) | Yes | Yes |
| Disclaimers | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). |
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FXCM and Capital.com both give traders a choice of a free demo account, their own in-house platform, a Windows desktop app, a web-based platform, MetaTrader 4, and the ability to place trades directly from a chart. That means both brokers cover the core platform features most traders look for, whether they prefer to trade in a browser, on a desktop, or on a practice account before risking real money.
The main differences are in the extras. FXCM offers copy trading, while Capital.com does not, but Capital.com supports MetaTrader 5 and FXCM does not. In ForexBrokers.com’s Trading Platforms and Tools category, FXCM earns 5 stars and ranks #4 out of 36 brokers, while Capital.com receives 4.5 stars and ranks #10, giving FXCM a slight edge overall for platform and tool selection.
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| Virtual Trading (Demo) | Yes | Yes |
| Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop Platform (Windows) | Yes | Yes |
| Web Platform | Yes | Yes |
| Copy Trading | Yes | No |
| MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | Yes | Yes |
| MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | No | Yes |
| Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) | 115 | 97 |
| Charting - Trade From Chart | Yes | Yes |
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FXCM and Capital.com both give traders mobile apps for iPhone and Android, along with stock and forex price alerts, trendline drawing, and auto-saving chart drawings. Each broker also earns the same mobile trading apps rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, so both apps offer a solid overall experience for trading on the go.
The main differences come down to chart tools and watchlist syncing. FXCM stands out with 59 technical studies in its mobile app compared with Capital.com’s 30, and FXCM also lets watchlists sync between the mobile app and online account, while Capital.com does not. Even so, Capital.com ranks higher overall for mobile trading apps at #11 out of 36 brokers, compared with FXCM’s #16 ranking.
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| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Apple iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Price Alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Watchlists - Syncing | Yes | No |
| Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies | 59 | 30 |
| Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave | Yes | Yes |
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FXCM and Capital.com both give traders a solid set of market research features, including daily market commentary, news from top sources like Bloomberg, Reuters, and Dow Jones, a sentiment tool, and an economic calendar that tracks key global events. Both brokers also earn the same Research rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, showing that each offers useful tools for following the market and planning trades.
The main difference is that FXCM has a slight edge in a few added research options. FXCM offers Trading Central tools and market research from TipRanks, while Capital.com does not offer these features. Neither broker includes Autochartist or Acuity Trading tools. Even so, Capital.com still provides a strong research setup, and both brokers are well regarded, with FXCM ranked #11 and Capital.com ranked #14 out of 36 brokers for Research by ForexBrokers.com.
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| Daily Market Commentary (Articles) | Yes | Yes |
| Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Client sentiment data | Yes | Yes |
| TipRanks | Yes | No |
| Acuity Trading | No | No |
| Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
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For beginners looking at educational support, both FXCM and Capital.com offer a strong mix of learning content. Each broker provides at least 10 beginner videos and at least 10 advanced videos, and both are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars for Education. FXCM also stands out for live learning, as it offers online educational client webinars at least once a month, while Capital.com does not. FXCM also provides forex or CFDs education with enough material to meet the 10-piece minimum, and Capital.com does as well.
If you are choosing mainly for education, Capital.com has the edge in ForexBrokers.com’s ranking, placing #8 out of 36 brokers in the Education category, compared with FXCM at #13. That said, FXCM may be the better fit for beginners who want regular webinars and more live guidance, while Capital.com is a strong choice for learners who want a wide set of video-based lessons and a slightly higher category rank.
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| Webinars | Yes | No |
| Videos - Beginner Trading Videos | Yes | Yes |
| Videos - Advanced Trading Videos | Yes | Yes |
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After testing 63 of the best forex brokers, our research and account testing finds that FXCM is better than Capital.com. FXCM finished with an overall rank of #10, while Capital.com finished with an overall rank of #12.
For traders who appreciate advanced trading tools and quality market research, FXCM is a winner, especially for algorithmic trading. Its range of tradeable markets is fairly narrow, however, and the pricing at FXCM is just average.
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Online brokers FXCM and Capital.com do not let you buy actual (delivered) cryptocurrency, but both offer cryptocurrency CFD trading.
FXCM vs Capital.com: For deposits and withdrawals, FXCM offers ACH/SEPA and bank wire transfers, while both online brokers support PayPal and Skrill; Capital.com does not offer ACH/SEPA, and Visa/Mastercard availability is not specified for either.
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| Trust Score | 95 | 89 | |
| Year Founded | 1999 | 2016 | |
| Publicly Traded (Listed) | Yes | No | |
| Bank | No | No | |
| Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). | Yes | Yes | |
| Tier-1 Licenses | 4 | 3 | |
| Tier-2 Licenses | 2 | 3 | |
| Tier-3 Licenses | 0 | 0 | |
| Tier-4 Licenses | 0 | 2 |
| Tier-1 Licenses (Highly Trusted) | FXCM | Capital.com | |
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| Australia (ASIC Authorised) | Yes | Yes | |
| Canada (CIRO Authorised) | Yes | No | |
| Hong Kong (SFC Authorised) | No | No | |
| Japan (FSA Authorised) | No | No | |
| Singapore (MAS Authorised) | No | No | |
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| United Kingdom (U.K.) (FCA Authorised) | Yes | Yes | |
| USA (CFTC Authorized) | No | No | |
| New Zealand (FMA Authorised) | No | No | |
| Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). | Yes | Yes |
| Tier-2 Licenses (Trusted) | FXCM | Capital.com | |
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| Kenya (CMA Authorised) | Yes | ||
| Israel (ISA Authorised) | Yes | No | |
| South Africa (FSCA Authorised) | Yes | No | |
| UAE (DFSA, FSRA, or CMA Authorised) | No | Yes | |
| India (SEBI Authorised) | No | No | |
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| Investments | FXCM | Capital.com | |
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| Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) | Yes | Yes | |
| Tradeable Symbols (Total) | 440 | 5585 | |
| Forex Pairs (Total) | 46 | 125 | |
| U.S. Stocks (Shares) | No | No | |
| Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) | No | No | |
| Copy Trading | Yes | No | |
| Cryptocurrency (Underlying) | No | No | |
| Cryptocurrency (CFDs) | Yes | Yes | |
| Disclaimers | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). |
| Cost | FXCM | Capital.com | |
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| Average spread (EUR/USD) - Standard account | 0.9 | 0.7 | |
| All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active | 0.8 | 0.67 | |
| Inactivity Fee | Yes | No | |
| Order execution: Agency | Yes | No | |
| Order execution: Market Maker | Yes | Yes |
| Funding | FXCM | Capital.com | |
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| Minimum Deposit | Starts from $50 | $20 | |
| PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes | |
| Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes | |
| Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes | |
| Non-wire bank transfer | Yes | No |
| Trading Platforms | FXCM | Capital.com | |
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| Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform | Yes | Yes | |
| Desktop Platform (Windows) | Yes | Yes | |
| Web Platform | Yes | Yes | |
| Copy Trading | Yes | No | |
| MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | Yes | Yes | |
| MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | No | Yes | |
| cTrader | No | No |
| Trading Tools | FXCM | Capital.com | |
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| Virtual Trading (Demo) | Yes | Yes | |
| Price Alerts | Yes | Yes | |
| Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) | 115 | 97 | |
| Charting - Trade From Chart | Yes | Yes | |
| Charts can be saved | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Trading | FXCM | Capital.com | |
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| Android App | Yes | Yes | |
| Apple iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Price Alerts | Yes | Yes | |
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| Mobile Watchlists - Syncing | Yes | No | |
| Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies | 59 | 30 | |
| Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Research - Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Research | FXCM | Capital.com | |
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| Daily Market Commentary (Articles) | Yes | Yes | |
| Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) | Yes | Yes | |
| Autochartist | No | No | |
| Trading Central | Yes | No | |
| TipRanks | Yes | No | |
| Client sentiment data | Yes | Yes | |
| Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Education | FXCM | Capital.com | |
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| Webinars | Yes | No | |
| Videos - Beginner Trading Videos | Yes | Yes | |
| Videos - Advanced Trading Videos | Yes | Yes |
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