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Charles Stanley Direct vs FXCC

Compare Charles Stanley Direct and FXCC side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Charles Stanley Direct

Charles Stanley Direct

UK long-term investors and fund holders

Charles Stanley Direct is a UK investment platform launched in 2013, offering stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, ISA…

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FXCC

FXCC

Active forex and CFD traders

FXCC is a Cyprus-based ECN/STP broker founded in 2010, offering forex and CFDs on MT4 and MT5 with zero-commi…

Head-to-head comparison

Charles Stanley Direct vs FXCC
Feature Charles Stanley Direct FXCC
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee £10 per online trade; telephone dealing 1% (min £25, max £100) -
Regulators FCA CySEC, MISA
Best for UK long-term investors and fund holders Active forex and CFD traders
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
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Funds
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Isa
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Sipp
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Investment Plans
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Ready Made Portfolios
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Business Account
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Margin
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Demo Account
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Pros & cons

Charles Stanley Direct

Charles Stanley Direct

Pros

  • FCA regulated with FSCS protection
  • Wide range of accounts: ISA, SIPP, Junior ISA, GIA, business account
  • Access to 12,500+ UK and international investments
  • No inactivity fee
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees
  • £50 trading credit every six months offsets dealing costs
  • In-house research and market commentary
  • Flexible ISA feature uncommon among competitors

Cons

  • No demo account
  • £10 per trade for shares, ETFs and investment trusts is among the highest of UK platforms
  • Annual platform fee minimum of £60 disadvantages smaller portfolios
  • Annual fee cap raised to £600 in 2024, increasing costs for mid-size portfolios
  • FX conversion charge of 1% on trades under £10,000
  • Bonds and gilts available by telephone only
  • No fractional shares
  • Basic mobile app lacks advanced charting and research tools
FXCC

FXCC

Pros

  • Zero commissions on the ECN XL account
  • Spreads from 0.0 pips on major pairs
  • No minimum deposit requirement
  • CySEC regulation with ICF protection up to EUR 20,000
  • Free VPS for qualifying active traders
  • 70+ forex pairs and 1,000+ CFD instruments
  • Demo account available

Cons

  • Limited to MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 only
  • Bank wire withdrawal fee of $45
  • E-wallet withdrawal fees around 2%
  • $5 monthly inactivity fee after 120 days
  • No stocks, ETFs, options, or futures - CFDs only
  • Limited research and educational resources
  • Offshore MISA entity offers weaker investor protections
Charles Stanley Direct

Charles Stanley Direct

Charles Stanley Direct is a UK investment platform launched in 2013, offering stocks, ETFs, funds, bonds, ISA, SIPP and Junior ISA accounts with in-house research.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

FXCC

FXCC

FXCC is a Cyprus-based ECN/STP broker founded in 2010, offering forex and CFDs on MT4 and MT5 with zero-commission spreads from 0.0 pips.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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