FXCM vs XM Group Comparison
Comparing forex brokers side by side is no easy task. For our 2023 annual forex broker review, we spent hundreds of hours assessing 62 forex and CFD brokerages to find the best forex broker. Let's compare FXCM vs XM Group.
Does FXCM or XM Group offer lower pricing?
Comparing the trading costs of forex and CFDs is not easy. Not every broker publishes average spreads data, and pricing structures vary. Based on our thorough annual assessment, FXCM
offers better pricing overall for traders.
Is FXCM or XM Group safer for forex and CFDs trading?
At ForexBrokers.com, we track where each forex and CFD broker is regulated across over 23 international regulator databases. Here's our findings. FXCM holds 3 global Tier-1 licenses, while XM Group holds 2. FXCM holds 3 global Tier-2 licenses, while XM Group holds 1. In our analysis of 23 international regulators across 50 brokers, FXCM earned a higher Trust Score than XM Group.
Which trading platform is better: FXCM or XM Group?
To compare the trading platforms of both FXCM and XM Group, we tested each broker's trading tools, research capabilities, and mobile apps. For trading tools, FXCM offers a better experience. With research, XM Group offers superior market research. Finally, we found FXCM to provide better mobile trading apps.
What about MetaTrader and copy trading?
For forex and CFDs traders, copy trading and MetaTrader are both popular platform options. Both FXCM and XM Group offer MetaTrader 4 (MT4).FXCM and XM Group both offer copy trading.
How many forex pairs and CFDs are available to trade?
XM Group provides traders 57 currency pairs (e.g., EUR/USD) compared to FXCM's 41 available pairs. Forex pairs aside, XM Group offers traders access to 1372 CFDs while FXCM has 440 available CFDs, a difference of 932.
Can I trust FXCM?
FXCM's parent company is publicly-traded, does not operate a bank, and is authorised by three tier-1 regulators (high trust), three tier-2 regulators (average trust), and zero tier-3 regulators (low trust). FXCM is authorised by the following tier-1 regulators: Australian Securities & Investment Commission (ASIC), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and via Friedberg Direct, with the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada (IIROC).
Can I trust XM Group?
XM Group is not publicly-traded and does not operate a bank. XM Group is authorised by three tier-1 regulators (high trust), two tier-2 regulator (average trust), and one tier-3 regulator (low trust). XM Group is authorised by the following tier-1 regulators: Australian Securities & Investment Commission (ASIC) and, via its parent company's other brand Trading.com, with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Is FXCM good?
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.
Is XM Group good?
XM Group is a MetaTrader-only broker that offers a strong selection of high-quality educational content and market research.
Overall winner: FXCM
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