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Charles Schwab vs FXTM

Compare Charles Schwab and FXTM side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab

Investors who want brokerage, trading, and advice options

Charles Schwab combines $0 online listed stock and ETF commissions with thinkorswim platforms, fractional S&P…

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FXTM

FXTM

Active forex and CFD traders using MetaTrader

FXTM offers forex, CFDs, stocks, ETFs, futures and cryptocurrencies through its app, desktop trading and Meta…

Head-to-head comparison

Charles Schwab vs FXTM
Feature Charles Schwab FXTM
Minimum deposit — —
Stock trading fee $0 online commission for listed stocks and ETFs; US OTC equities $6.95 —
Regulators SIPC, FDIC, CFTC, NFA FSC, FSCA
Best for Investors who want brokerage, trading, and advice options Active forex and CFD traders using MetaTrader
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
CFDs
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Crypto
Bonds
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Options
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Futures
Funds
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Fractional Shares
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Money Market Funds
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Margin
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Demo Account

Pros & cons

Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab

Pros

  • $0 online listed stock and ETF commissions reduce trading costs
  • $0 brokerage opening, maintenance, and account minimums
  • Stock Slices let clients buy S&P 500 fractional shares from $5
  • paperMoney offers simulated trading on thinkorswim platforms
  • Schwab Intelligent Portfolios has no advisory fee or commissions
  • Treasuries trade online for $0 commission
  • Investor Checking has no monthly service or foreign transaction fees

Cons

  • Options carry a $0.65 per-contract fee
  • Broker-assisted stock and ETF trades add a $25 service charge
  • US OTC equities cost $6.95 online
  • Other mutual funds can cost up to $74.95 per purchase
  • Stock Slices are limited to S&P 500 companies
  • Day trading on thinkorswim requires margin approval and $25,000 equity
  • Futures and forex accounts are not protected by SIPC
  • Direct crypto cannot currently be traded in a Schwab brokerage account
FXTM

FXTM

Pros

  • Commission-free trading can reduce transaction costs
  • Spreads from 0.0 may lower active trading costs
  • Risk-free practice accounts let beginners test trades
  • Daily trade ideas are sent directly to the inbox
  • FXTM App supports one-tap trading and real-time signals
  • MT5 adds advanced analysis and charting options
  • FXTM Rewards points can be withdrawn as cash
  • Free calculators help manage risk and FX rates

Cons

  • Regional restrictions limit account availability
  • Exinity Works (CY) Ltd does not conduct regulated activities
Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab

Charles Schwab combines $0 online listed stock and ETF commissions with thinkorswim platforms, fractional S&P 500 Stock Slices, and automated portfolios.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

FXTM

FXTM

FXTM offers forex, CFDs, stocks, ETFs, futures and cryptocurrencies through its app, desktop trading and MetaTrader platforms.

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