Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Exness vs FP Markets
Exness vs FP Markets: the differences
| Compare |  Exness |  FP Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $10 | A$100 |
| Markets | Stocks, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, MetalsCovers more | Forex, CFDs |
| Regulators | FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles, FSCA | ASIC, SIPC |
| Investor protection | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 | SIPC up to USD 500,000 |
| Stock trade fee | $0 | Not confirmed |
| Inactivity fee | $0 | Not confirmed |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 72.5% |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | no deposit or withdrawal fee | Not confirmed |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Exness Terminal, Exness Trade App | Not confirmed |
| Maximum retail leverage | 1:Unlimited | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Exness scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.0.
- Regulators: only Exness offers FCA, CySEC, FSA Seychelles.
- Regulators: only FP Markets offers ASIC, SIPC.
- Exness is licensed in 2 more countries.
- Markets: only Exness offers Stocks, Crypto, Metals.
Our verdict on each
Exness
Exness suits beginners and day traders who want to place stock trades without a dealing charge, with a stock trade fee of $0 and an inactivity fee of $0. Regulators listed are the FCA, CySEC, the FSA Seychelles and the FSCA, with FSCS up to GBP 85,000 stated for UK clients.
FP Markets
FP Markets suits traders who want a regulated broker with a real protection scheme behind the money, not the lowest entry cost. It is regulated in Australia and the US, and the US entity carries SIPC cover of SIPC up to USD 500,000. The catch is the entry hurdle: a minimum deposit of AUD 100.
Score breakdown
| Area | Exness | FP Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3Higher | 8.6 |
| Offer | 9.6Higher | 8.6 |
| Trust | 9.5 | 9.5 |
What each covers
| Markets | Exness | FP Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | No |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto | Yes | No |
| Metals | Yes | No |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Exness | FP Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Not confirmed | |
| Cyprus | Not confirmed | |
| Seychelles | Not confirmed | |
| South Africa | FSCA 51024 | Not confirmed |
| United Kingdom | Not confirmed | |
| United States | Not confirmed | SIPC SIPC member 71021 |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Exness | FP Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex brokers | 22 of 147 | 59 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 20 of 145 | 57 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 17 of 122 | 49 of 122 |
Where these facts come from
Exness
- brokerchampion.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- brokeranalysis.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- e-trading.cn.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- exness.org: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- newyorkcityservers.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
FP Markets
- brokerchooser.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- sipc.org: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- fxscouts.ng: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- leadiq.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Exness | FP Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Commission free, Low fees | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Beginners, Day traders | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Exness (SC) Ltd | RB INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (USA) LLC |
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2008 | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Exness | FP Markets | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock trade fee | $0at the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Inactivity fee | $0at the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 72.5%above the median | 72.05% |
Median across 91 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Exness
Pros
- A $0 stock trade fee, with the pricing model read as commission-free and low-fee.
- An inactivity fee of $0, so a dormant balance is not billed.
- Deposits and withdrawals carry no charge, so moving money costs nothing.
Cons
- Retail leverage is listed at 1:Unlimited, and 70.15% of retail accounts on this site lose money.
- Regulators listed include the FSA Seychelles and the FSCA alongside the FCA and CySEC, so the entity behind an account can differ by market.
- The market list, stocks, forex and cfds, stops short of ETFs and futures, so share investors wanting those should look elsewhere.
FP Markets
Pros
- Regulated in Australia and the US, with the US entity covered by SIPC up to USD 500,000.
- A single, named legal entity, RB INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (USA) LLC, holds the SIPC membership, licence SIPC member 71021.
- A focused product: forex and cfds, without a wider asset mix to learn.
Cons
- The minimum deposit of AUD 100 is well above the site median of €4.64.
- A limited market list, forex and cfds, so it does not cover shares, ETFs or crypto.
- The cost score is 3.1, one of the weaker parts of the profile.
Who each suits
Exness
Who it suits
- Beginners and day traders, the audiences the brand names.
- Traders who want a $0 stock trade fee and an inactivity fee of $0 on the same account.
- Desktop and mobile users who want to trade across MT4, MT5 and Exness Terminal.
Who should look elsewhere
- CFI, where the minimum deposit is $0.
- Vantage, with a minimum deposit of $5.
- eToro, which also covers ETFs and futures beyond the markets listed here.
FP Markets
Who it suits
- Traders who weight regulator and protection scheme above a low starting amount
- Anyone happy to trade a single market pair of products, forex and cfds
- US clients who want the SIPC scheme, SIPC up to USD 500,000, behind the account
Who should look elsewhere
- Small starters, who will find AUD 100 a high way in
- Investors wanting shares, ETFs or crypto, since forex and cfds covers neither
- eToro users who want a much wider asset list, stocks, etfs and forex
Questions about each
Exness
What does Exness charge to buy a stock?+
Share dealing runs at a stock trade fee of $0, and the pricing model is listed as commission-free and low-fee. On this site's stock trade fee ranking Exness sits at 1 of 161, so the per-trade cost sits at the cheap end of the brands compared. Deposits and withdrawals carry no charge either.
Does Exness charge an inactivity fee?+
The inactivity fee is $0, so a dormant account is not billed for sitting still. Exness ranks 1 of 56 on this measure, at the top of the table of brands compared. Some rivals charge for unused accounts, so this saves money for anyone who opens an account and leaves it quiet for a while.
FP Markets
What is the minimum deposit at FP Markets?+
The minimum deposit is AUD 100. That is a high way in, and it sits well above the site median of €4.64. Anyone starting with a small amount should look at a broker with a lower entry figure before committing.
Is my money protected at FP Markets?+
The US-facing entity, RB INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (USA) LLC, is covered by SIPC up to USD 500,000. That protection belongs to the US entity, so clients of other entities in the group should check which scheme applies to them before depositing.
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