An award winning and leading provider of online foreign exchange(FX) trading, stocks, CFD trading, and related services in the South Africa & worldwide.
Lower spreads only available for specific products. Comparison is based on the average FXCM Group spreads of the period April 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023. Spreads can vary. Past Performance is not an indicator of future results.
Explore brand new features: Volume profile indicators, multiple charts layout, advanced price scaling and many more!
Obtain an exclusive badge next to your name along with custom resolutions for symbols.
Access TradingView Live Trading Integration with FXCM to trade directly from your TradingView charts.
Experience no 3rd party bridges.
Utilise all Trading Strategies including Scalping.
Gain free EAs (Expert Advisors) and free Virtual Private Server (VPS) access1 with your MT4 account.
Unleash robust chart tools on an award-winning platform — great for technical traders.
Explore powerful, preloaded tools like Real Volume, Market Depth, and Trader Sentiment.
Customise your experience: Download indicators, create watch lists and custom layouts to adapt the platform for your strategy.
While we pride ourselves in offering access to many powerful forex trading platforms, we remind clients to consider whether they understand how CFDs work and whether they can afford to take the high risk of losing their money.
Volume, trader sentiment and other ready-to-go trading tools turn FXCM data into powerful market insights.
Connect directly to FXCM's price server. FIX, JAVA, Forex Connect: What are your API Trading needs?
Access powerful tools: Trading Signals, volume data, trader sentiment and more.
Around the world, FXCM offices provide Forex and CFD trading.
We're here for you. Our customer service has won many regional and international awards for being there when you need us, 24/5. Plus, we pride ourselves on meeting strict regulatory and financial standards, so you can feel comfortable as you trade global markets.
So, whether you're new to online trading or you're an experienced investor, FXCM has customisable account types and services for all levels of retail traders. Join FXCM traders around the world.
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Calculations are derived from FXCM Group spreads from April 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023. Spreads are variable and are subject to delay. The spread figures are for informational purposes only. FXCM is not liable to you for any losses or damages that arise from relying on this information, except to the extent such losses arise directly from our own negligence, fraud or willful default.
| Symbol | New Spread FXCM | FXCM Avg Spread Q2 2022 | Adjustment | Percentage change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 0.78 | 1.38 | -0.6 | 43% |
| GBP/USD | 1.35 | 1.85 | -0.5 | 27% |
| NAS100 | 1.02 | 1.32 | -0.3 | 23% |
| USD/JPY | 1.09 | 1.49 | -0.4 | 27% |
| AUD/USD | 0.85 | 1.85 | -1 | 54% |
| GBP/AUD | 4.29 | 4.59 | -0.3 | 7% |
| UK100 | 1.00 | 1.20 | -0.2 | 17% |
| EUR/JPY | 2.17 | 2.37 | -0.2 | 8% |
| EUR/CHF | 2.58 | 3.28 | -0.7 | 21% |
| USD/CAD | 1.64 | 2.24 | -0.6 | 27% |
| EUR/GBP | 1.39 | 2.19 | -0.8 | 36% |
| USOil | 2.98 | 4.28 | -1.3 | 30% |
The above changes currently apply to TS2 accounts. FXCM intends to apply similar changes to MT4 accounts in the future, with some already in action for part of the available instruments. MT4 is a 3rd party platform and therefore there are additional technical challenges when it comes to making pricing changes.
When choosing the facility you wish to use for your trading activity, please take into account that this choice will affect the pricing of your trades with us on that facility.
At the beginning of the month (between 1st and 15th), a fee equal to 30 units of the base currency (3,000 JPY, 240 HKD) will be debited from any of your FXCM Account(s) to cover the VPS cost for each subscription. Only Active Trader clients subject to tier pricing on spread costs receive a free VPS.
When executing customers' trades, FXCM can be compensated in several ways, which include, but are not limited to: spreads, charging commissions at the open and close of a trade, and adding a mark-up to rollover, etc. Commission-based pricing is applicable to Active Trader account types.
Intermediary Markup: In some instances, accounts for clients of certain intermediaries are subject to a markup.
Active Trader Accounts: Active Trader accounts offers spreads plus mark-up pricing or spreads plus commission pricing depending on your equity level and trading volume.
Leverage: Leverage is a double-edged sword and can dramatically amplify your profits. It can also just as dramatically amplify your losses. Trading foreign exchange/CFDs with any level of leverage may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage for FX and CFDS varies per instrument. Major currency pairs default to 30:1, non-major currency pairs, gold and major indices default to 20:1, commodities other than gold and non-major equity indices default to 10:1, individual equities and other reference values default to 5:1.
Best Zero Commission Broker: Award granted to the FXCM Group by ADVFN in March 2022. When executing customers' trades, FXCM can be compensated in several ways, which include, but are not limited to: spreads, charging commissions at the open and close of a trade, and adding a mark-up to rollover, etc. Commission-based pricing is applicable to Active Trader account types.
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