FOREX.com vs FXCM US: licences compared

Side-by-side view of each broker's licences, regulator tiers and key facts. Remember that protection depends on which entity holds your account.

AttributeFOREX.comFXCM US
Licence Score86Very strong—Not rated
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 ? None on record
Licences on record70
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed—
1 ASIC Australia Licensed—
1 JFSA Japan Licensed—
1 CFTC / NFA United States Licensed—
1 MAS Singapore Licensed—
1 CIRO Canada Licensed—
2 CySEC Cyprus Licensed—
Founded20011999
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited States
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNASDAQ:SNEXNo
PlatformsProprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingView—
Minimum depositUS$100—
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Frequently asked questions

Is FOREX.com or FXCM US better regulated?

FOREX.com has the higher Licence Score (86 vs 0), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both FOREX.com and FXCM US?

They share no regulators in our database.

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