FBS review

Updated September 28, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026

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Our verdict

Fbs Partners suits readers who want a plain, low cost picture from a firm regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission: the account fee is $0 and the stock trade fee is $0. The EUR/USD spread of 0.5% and the retail loss rate of 66.43% are the figures to weigh before funding.

Key facts

Best for
A low cost account from a firm regulated in Cyprus, aimed at beginners trading shares, forex and CFDs.
Minimum deposit
$5 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Stock trade fee
$0 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Account fee
$0 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Inactivity fee
$0 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Markets
Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Metals (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Regulators
Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Investor protection
EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Retail accounts that lose money
66.43% (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
EUR/USD spread
0.5% (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Deposit and withdrawal fees
Free (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Platforms
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Legal entity
Tradestone Limited (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Headquarters
Cyprus (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Founded
2009 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Phone, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Features
Demo account, Mobile app
Pricing model
Commission-free
Audience
Beginners
Official website
fbs.com

Apps and profiles

Get the app
Google Play
Elsewhere
WikidataTrustpilotWikipedia

Pros and cons

Pros

  • An account regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission: Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission licenses Tradestone Limited under 331/17, so the contract has a named entity behind it.
  • The stock trade fee is $0 on a commission free model, so dealing in the shares and ETFs inside stocks, etfs and forex carries no ticket charge.
  • The inactivity fee is $0, so a dormant balance is not quietly drained by account charges.
  • Support runs on email, phone and help centre, so a phone line and email sit alongside the help centre for questions that need a reply from a person.
  • A single account covers stocks, etfs and forex, from shares to metals, on the platforms named in MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5.

Cons

  • The EUR/USD spread of 0.5% is the charge that lands on every forex and CFD trade, so currency traders feel it more than the flat fees suggest.
  • The minimum deposit of $5 sits above CFI's $0, so readers who want the smallest opening balance have a lower floor elsewhere.
  • The market list stocks, etfs and forex leaves out crypto and futures, which eToro covers in stocks, etfs and forex.
  • Retail accounts here lose money at a rate of 66.43%, so the low fees make trading cheaper without making it safer.
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Who it suits

  • Beginners opening a new trading account: the minimum deposit is $5 and the account fee is $0.
  • Readers who hold shares and ETFs alongside forex: stocks, etfs and forex covers that mix on the same account.
  • European readers who want a Cyprus regulated firm: Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission licenses the entity behind the brand.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Readers who want the smallest possible opening balance: CFI takes $0.
  • Readers who need crypto or futures in the same account: eToro lists stocks, etfs and forex, and those lines sit outside stocks, etfs and forex.
  • Readers who want crypto added to a forex, CFD, stock, ETF and metals mix: Vantage covers forex, cfds and stocks.

What you can trade

Everything trades through MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, and the market list reads stocks, etfs and forex: shares, exchange traded funds, forex, contracts for difference and metals on a single login. The share and ETF lines give you something to hold past a trading session, while forex, CFDs and metals suit shorter positions driven by price moves. Metals widen the list beyond the usual currency pairs, which is worth noticing if you already trade them elsewhere. On the platform side, MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 are the charting tools most retail forex traders recognise, so the account looks familiar before you fund it.

Opening and funding an account

The account opens with a minimum deposit of $5. That is a small entry, so an opening balance can stay modest while you get to know the platforms instead of committing a large sum to tools you have not used. Deposits and withdrawals carry no charge, so what you send in is what you can trade, and taking money out later does not come with a fee line. For readers who move money regularly, that combination matters: the cost of running the account stays close to the spread you trade through.

What trading costs

Costs are the clearest part of the offer. The account fee is $0, the stock trade fee is $0 and the inactivity fee is $0, so holding an account open, dealing in shares and leaving a balance idle all cost nothing on those lines, which fits the commission free model in commission free. The number that deserves attention is the spread: EUR/USD runs at 0.5%, and on forex and CFD positions that is the cost of entering and leaving rather than a ticket charge. With a minimum deposit of $5 and no charge on funding, the running cost of the account comes down to that spread.

How FBS compares

Where FBS is available

Available
Everywhere except United States
Licence in Cyprus
Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (331/17), checked September 26, 2026

Frequently asked questions

What does it cost to run an account at Fbs Partners?+

The account fee is $0, the stock trade fee is $0 and the inactivity fee is $0, so nothing is charged for holding the account, dealing in shares or leaving a balance idle. Deposits and withdrawals carry no charge either. What remains on a forex or CFD trade is the spread, quoted at 0.5% on EUR/USD.

How much does the EUR/USD spread cost in practice?+

The EUR/USD spread is 0.5%. On a currency pair that spread is the dealer's charge for opening and closing, so it lands on every position rather than on a ticket line. The stock trade fee of $0 and the account fee of $0 sit alongside it, which makes the spread the number to size positions around.

Who regulates the broker and what covers the money?+

The broker is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission under licence 331/17, and the contract is held by Tradestone Limited. Eligible balances fall under the EU investor compensation scheme, which the broker lists with a stated ceiling on claims. That scheme steps in if the firm fails rather than when a trade goes wrong.

What is the minimum deposit and does funding cost anything?+

The minimum deposit is $5, so an opening balance can stay small. Deposits and withdrawals carry no charge, which means the funding cost is the spread you trade through rather than a deposit fee. For comparison, CFI takes a minimum deposit of $0, while the flat fees here stay at $0 and $0.

Which platforms and apps can I use?+

Accounts run on MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, and a mobile app and a demo account sit among the features. The demo lets you learn the order ticket and the settings before any money is committed, and trading then moves between desktop and phone on the same account. MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 are the versions named, so the choice sits between them rather than a web platform.

What can I trade on this account?+

The market list reads stocks, etfs and forex: shares, exchange traded funds, forex, contracts for difference and metals. Shares and ETFs suit a longer holding period, while forex, CFDs and metals suit shorter trades. For contrast, eToro lists stocks, etfs and forex, so a reader who wants crypto or futures in the same account will have to look elsewhere for them.

Is Fbs Partners a good fit for a beginner?+

It is built for beginners, with a demo account available to practise on and a minimum deposit of $5 to keep the opening commitment small. The inactivity fee of $0 means a neglected account is not charged while you learn. The caution sits in the loss data: 66.43% of retail accounts lose money here.

How often do retail accounts lose money here?+

The share of retail accounts losing money is 66.43%, while the site median is 70.15%. That places the broker a little below the middle of the comparison rather than outside it. Flat fees of $0 and $0 lower the cost of trading but say nothing about the outcome, and the spread of 0.5% still applies on every forex and CFD position.

Sources

  • en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FBS_(brokerage) checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Founded

    “established in 2009”

  • fbs.eu checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Headquarters, Investor protection, Legal entity, Markets, Regulators, Retail accounts that lose money, Support channels, Licences

    “Limassol, Cyprus”

  • investing.com/brokers/reviews/fbs checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Account fee, Audience, Deposit and withdrawal fees, EUR/USD spread, Features, Inactivity fee, Minimum deposit, Pricing model, Platforms, Stock trade fee

    “no account maintenance fees”

Compiled from 3 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

FBS

FBS

A low cost account from a firm regulated in Cyprus, aimed at beginners trading shares, forex and CFDs.

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