FXCM
Axi
Our Rating
77
68

Regulations and Licenses

Feature
FXCM
Axi
ASIC (Australia)
FCA (UK)
FSCA (South Africa)
CYSEC (Cyprus)
CIRO / IIROC (Canada)
FMA (New Zealand)
DFSA (Dubai)
FSC BVI (British Virgin Islands)

Brokerage

Feature
FXCM
Axi
EUR/USD Avg. Raw Spread
0.30
0.2
GBP/USD Avg. Raw Spread
0.90
0.5
AUD/USD Avg. Raw Spread
0.40
0.5
EUR/USD Standard Spread
1.3
1.2
EUR/USD Fixed Spreads
-
GBP/USD Avg. Standard Spread
1.8
1.3
AUD/USD Avg. Standard Spread
0.7
1.3
Commissions (USD Base)
$4.00
$3.50
Minimum Deposit
$50
$0
Swap Free Account
No Inactivity Fees
Funding Methods
8+
12+
No Funding Fees

Markets and Instruments

Feature
FXCM
Axi
Currency Pairs
42
72
Cryptocurrency CFDs*
7
37
Index CFDs
16
31
Share CFDs
219
50
Commodities CFD
11
19
Stockbroking
-
Retail Max Leverage (Australia)
Major Pairs 30:1
Minor Pairs 20:1
Major Pairs: 30:1 Minor Pairs: 20:1
Pro. Max Leverage (Australia)
200:1
400:1
Retail Max. Leverage (United Kingdom)
Major Pairs 30:1
Minor Pairs 20:1
Major Pairs 30:1
Minor Pairs 20:1
Pro. Max. Leverage (United Kingdom)
200:1
400:1
Retail Max. Leverage (Europe)
Major Pairs 30:1
Minor Pairs 20:1
Major Pairs 30:1
Minor Pairs 20:1
Pro. Max. Leverage (Europe)
200:1
400:1
Retail Max. Leverage (UAE)
-
Major Pairs 30:1
Minor Pairs 20:1
Pro. Max. Leverage (UAE)
-
400:1
Retail Max. Leverage (Canada)
Major Pairs: 50:1
Minor Pairs: 33:1
-
Retail Max. Leverage (New Zealand)
Balance:
0-50k 400:1
50k+ 200:1
-

*Cryptocurrency CFDs are not available to retail traders in the UK due to FCA regulations
*CFD trading is not available in the USA due to NFA and CFTC regulations, American traders spot trade in place of CFDs.

Trading Platforms + Tools

Feature
FXCM
Axi
MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
cTrader
TradingView
Proprietary Platform
Automated Trading
Social + Copy Trading
Standard Stop Loss
Guaranteed Stop Loss
Demo Account

Overall

FXCM
Axi
Our Rating
77
68
 

FXCM spreads start at 0.9 pips, while Axi offers 0 pips plus commissions. Axi provides Standard, Pro, and Elite accounts.

  • FXCM offers spread betting, which is available for UK traders.
  • FXCM provides advanced algorithmic trading tools for enhanced strategy execution.
  • Axi, on the other hand, features RAW spreads from 0.0 pips plus commission for cost-effective trading.