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Rating
FXTM
4.4
Plus500
4.5
Model score
FXTM
84
Plus500
80
Regulation
FXTM
FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa), FSC (Mauritius)
Plus500
Heavily licensed worldwide by Tier-1 authorities including the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA, UK), Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC, US via Plus500 US).
Spreads
FXTM
Raw spreads start from 0.0 pips on the Advantage account. Fast execution speed via ECN liquidity providers with average execution times under 0.1 seconds.
Plus500
Operates on dynamic spread pricing with direct market execution via its proprietary engine. Average EUR/USD spreads start at approximately 0.8 pips.
Fees
FXTM
Advantage Account: Raw spreads from 0.0 pips + low commission ($0.40 to $2.00 per side based on volume). Micro & Advantage Plus Accounts: Spread-only pricing from 1.5 pips with zero commissions.
Plus500
100% commission-free trading model. The broker monetizes via spread markups, overnight financing (swap) adjustments, currency conversion fees (up to 0.7%), and a fee for optional Guaranteed Stop Loss Orders.
Platforms
FXTM
MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), FXTM Trader App
Plus500
Proprietary Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 Mobile App (iOS/Android), and Plus500 Futures terminal for dedicated US futures contracts.
Account types
FXTM
Micro, Advantage, Advantage Plus, Swap-Free (Islamic), Demo Account
Plus500
Offers a single unified Retail Trading Account, a Professional Account for qualifying traders requiring higher leverage limits under ESMA rules, and a dedicated US Futures Account.
Min deposit
FXTM
$10 (Micro Account) / $500 (Advantage Account)
Plus500
$100 for credit/debit cards and electronic wallets; $500 for bank wire transfers.
| Topic | FXTM | Plus500 |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Model score | 84 | 80 |
| Regulation | FCA (UK), CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa), FSC (Mauritius) | Heavily licensed worldwide by Tier-1 authorities including the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA, UK), Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC, US via Plus500 US). |
| Spreads | Raw spreads start from 0.0 pips on the Advantage account. Fast execution speed via ECN liquidity providers with average execution times under 0.1 seconds. | Operates on dynamic spread pricing with direct market execution via its proprietary engine. Average EUR/USD spreads start at approximately 0.8 pips. |
| Fees | Advantage Account: Raw spreads from 0.0 pips + low commission ($0.40 to $2.00 per side based on volume). Micro & Advantage Plus Accounts: Spread-only pricing from 1.5 pips with zero commissions. | 100% commission-free trading model. The broker monetizes via spread markups, overnight financing (swap) adjustments, currency conversion fees (up to 0.7%), and a fee for optional Guaranteed Stop Loss Orders. |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), FXTM Trader App | Proprietary Plus500 WebTrader, Plus500 Mobile App (iOS/Android), and Plus500 Futures terminal for dedicated US futures contracts. |
| Account types | Micro, Advantage, Advantage Plus, Swap-Free (Islamic), Demo Account | Offers a single unified Retail Trading Account, a Professional Account for qualifying traders requiring higher leverage limits under ESMA rules, and a dedicated US Futures Account. |
| Min deposit | $10 (Micro Account) / $500 (Advantage Account) | $100 for credit/debit cards and electronic wallets; $500 for bank wire transfers. |