Feature | Exness | FBS |
|---|---|---|
Founded | 2008 | 2009 |
Regulation | CySEC, FCA, FSCA, FSA, CBCS | IFSC, CySEC, ASIC |
Trading Platforms | MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), Exness Trader | MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), FBS Trader |
Account Types | Standard, Standard Cent, Raw Spread, Zero, Pro | Standard, Cent, Micro, Zero Spread, ECN |
Minimum Deposit | $1 for Standard accounts | $1 for Cent account, $100 for Standard account |
Spreads | From 0.3 pips for Standard, 0.0 pips for Zero account | From 0.5 pips for Standard, 0.0 pips for Zero Spread |
Leverage | Up to 1:2000 (varies by region and account type) | Up to 1:3000 (varies by account type and region) |
Commission | Zero commissions for Standard accounts, $3.5 per lot for Zero account | $6 per lot for Zero Spread account, no commission for Standard |
Instruments Available | Forex, Metals, Cryptocurrencies, Energies, Stocks, Indices | Forex, Metals, Energies, Indices, Cryptocurrencies |
Order Execution | Market Execution | Market Execution |
Trading Hours | 24/5 (depending on the asset) | 24/5 (depending on the asset) |
Deposits and Withdrawals | Instant deposits, withdrawals may take a few hours or up to 1-3 business days depending on the method | Instant deposits, withdrawals within minutes to several hours, varies by method |
Deposit and Withdrawal Fees | Zero fees for deposits and withdrawals on most methods | Generally zero fees, some methods may have fees |
Customer Support | 24/7 via live chat, phone, email | 24/7 via live chat, phone, email |
Educational Resources | Webinars, trading articles, analytics, demo accounts | Webinars, video lessons, trading tutorials, demo accounts |
Research and Analysis | Economic calendar, news, trading signals, trading calculators | Economic calendar, news feed, market analysis |
Copy Trading | Available through Exness Social Trading | Available through FBS CopyTrade |
Mobile Trading | Exness Trader app, MT4 and MT5 mobile apps | FBS Trader app, MT4 and MT5 mobile apps |
Promotions and Bonuses | None (Exness does not offer bonuses) | Occasional bonuses, including 100% deposit bonus |
Islamic (Swap-Free) Accounts | Available | Available |
Negative Balance Protection | Yes | Yes |
Trading Contests | Not available | Frequently held trading contests |
Account Currency Options | USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, CAD, and multiple other currencies including cryptocurrencies | USD, EUR, GBP, and select other currencies |
PAMM/MAM Accounts | Not available | Not available |
Demo Account | Available, with no time limit and up to $10,000 virtual funds | Available, with unlimited usage and virtual funds |
Crypto Instruments Offered | Over 30 crypto pairs, including BTC, ETH, XRP, BCH | Select pairs including BTC/USD, ETH/USD, and other major cryptocurrencies |
Trading Volume Requirements | None for Standard accounts, higher volume required for Pro and Raw Spread accounts | No specific requirements, varies with bonuses and promotions |
Stop Out Level | 0-60% depending on account type | 20-50% depending on account type |
Market News Integration | Yes, with direct access to market news on platforms | Yes, with market news feed within the trading platforms |
Trailing Stop | Available on MT4, MT5 | Available on MT4, MT5 |
Hedging Allowed | Yes | Yes |
Scalping Allowed | Yes | Yes |
Supported Order Types | Market, Limit, Stop, Trailing Stop, OCO (One Cancels the Other) | Market, Limit, Stop, Trailing Stop |
Charting Tools | Advanced charting through MT4 and MT5, 30+ technical indicators | Advanced charting via MT4, MT5 with 50+ indicators |
API Trading | API available for professional clients | Not available |
Account Verification | Identity and address verification mandatory for withdrawals | Mandatory, with ID and address verification for full access |
Withdrawal Processing Time | Typically within a few hours for most methods, max 3 business days | Typically within a few hours, up to 1 business day |
Automated Trading (EAs) | Fully supported with MT4 and MT5 | Fully supported with MT4 and MT5 |
Affiliate Program | Available, with a tiered commission structure | Available, with CPA and revenue share models |
Base Spreads for Majors (EUR/USD) | Starts from 0.1 pips in Pro and Zero accounts | Starts from 0.5 pips in Standard, 0.0 in Zero Spread |
Minimum Trade Size | 0.01 lot | 0.01 lot |
Maximum Trade Size | Varies by account and asset type, up to 200 lots | Up to 500 lots, depending on account and asset type |
Time in Force (TIF) | Supported on MT4/MT5 | Supported on MT4/MT5 |
Social Trading Platform | Exness Social Trading app, allowing investors to follow professional traders | FBS CopyTrade app for following professional traders |
Execution Speed | Ultra-fast, with average execution time around 0.01 seconds | High-speed execution, averages around 0.3 seconds |
Tick History | Available, with access to historical tick data for backtesting | Not provided |
Order Execution Transparency | Full transparency with detailed order execution reports | Transparency on request, not as detailed |
Trading Signals | Free trading signals via Trading Central on MT4/MT5 | Free and paid signals available in MT4/MT5 |
Available Languages for Support | Over 15 languages, including English, Chinese, Russian, Spanish | 20+ languages, including English, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese |
Account Segmentation | Offers Standard and Professional account segments | Divides accounts by level: Standard, Cent, and Professional |
Volatility Protection | Custom tools to protect against high market volatility | Limited tools, mainly standard stop orders |
News Sentiment Analysis | Included as a feature in MT5 | Not available, manual news access required |
Deposit Methods | Bank transfers, credit/debit cards, e-wallets like Skrill, Neteller, Bitcoin | Bank transfer, credit/debit cards, e-wallets, cryptocurrency |
Withdrawal Limits | Limits vary based on the method but are generally high | Some limits apply, generally moderate |
Trading Competitions for Users | Not available | Frequent competitions with cash prizes and rewards |
VIP Program | Available for high-net-worth clients with exclusive benefits | Not available |
Slippage Control | Advanced slippage control available | Basic slippage control |
Order Types for Scalping | Supports all common order types beneficial for scalping, like instant execution and limit orders | Allows all types for scalping within trading rules |
One-Click Trading | Fully supported on MT4 and MT5 | Supported on MT4 and MT5 |
Guaranteed Stop Loss | Not guaranteed, depends on market conditions | Not guaranteed, standard risk management applies |
Available Crypto Leverage | Up to 1:400 (region-specific) | Up to 1:100 on major crypto assets |
Backtesting Environment | Robust backtesting features in MT4/MT5 | MT4/MT5 supports backtesting, not optimized with custom tools |
Advanced Charting | Multi-timeframe and high-resolution charting available on MT4/MT5 | Standard MT4/MT5 charting tools |
Multi-Asset Trading | Yes, supports Forex, stocks, crypto, indices, and commodities | Primarily Forex, indices, crypto, and commodities |
Withdrawal to Crypto Wallets | Available for select cryptocurrencies | Available for BTC and other supported cryptos |
Maximum Pending Orders | Unlimited for Professional accounts | 200-500 pending orders depending on account |
Stop Loss & Take Profit Setting | Flexible with trailing stop features | Available but more limited trailing stop options |
Client Fund Segregation | Fully segregated funds in Tier-1 banks | Segregated client funds in trusted financial institutions |
End-to-End Encryption | Uses high-level encryption for all platforms | High-level encryption for app and platform security |
Exness and FBS both offer diverse trading options, competitive spreads, and strong platforms like MT4/MT5. Exness excels in execution speed and transparency, while FBS provides attractive bonuses and trading contests.