Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
FBS vs FXTM
What sets them apart
| Compare |  FBS | FXTM ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $5Lower | $10 |
| Inactivity fee | $0Lower | $5 |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Metals | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Futures, Crypto, Bonds, MetalsCovers more |
| Regulators | Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission | FCA, CySEC |
| Investor protection | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 66.43% | 88% |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | Free | No deposit fees; withdrawal fees vary by method |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 | Desktop, Mobile App, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5Covers more |
| Stock trade fee | $0 | Not confirmed |
| Account fee | $0 | Not confirmed |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.5% | Not confirmed |
| Maximum retail leverage | Not confirmed | 1:2000 |
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Key differences
- FXTM scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.1.
- Regulators: only FBS offers Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Regulators: only FXTM offers FCA, CySEC.
- FXTM is licensed in 1 more country.
- Minimum deposit is lower at FBS: $5 vs $10.
- Inactivity fee is lower at FBS: $0 vs $5.
- Markets: only FXTM offers Futures, Crypto, Bonds.
- Platforms: only FXTM offers Desktop, Mobile App.
- Support channels: only FBS offers Email, Phone.
- Features: only FXTM offers Copy trading, Crypto.
Our verdict on each
FBS
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.
FXTM
FXTM suits traders who want forex, CFDs, futures, crypto and shares under one account, with retail leverage of 1:2000 and dual regulation behind the money. Costs are the compromise: entry is light, but support runs on help centre only, and a dormant account is charged rather than left free.
Score breakdown
| Area | FBS | FXTM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3Higher | 9.0Entry costs are light, with a $10 starting deposit and No deposit fees; withdrawal fees vary by method, though dormant accounts pay $5. |
| Offer | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Trust | 8.8 | 9.5Higher |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | FBS | FXTM |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 110 of 471 | 68 of 471 |
| Forex brokers | 47 of 147 | 30 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 45 of 145 | 28 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 37 of 122 | 24 of 122 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | FBS | FXTM |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | ||
| United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
What we checked
FBS
- investing.com: 10 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- fbs.eu: 7 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
FXTM
- fxtm.com: 5 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- brokersway.com: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- trade-leader.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | FBS | FXTM |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Demo account, Mobile app | Demo account, Copy trading, Mobile app, CryptoCovers more |
| Pricing model | Commission free | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Beginners | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Tradestone Limited | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Cyprus | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2009 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | FBS | FXTM | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $5below the median | $10below the median | $25 |
| Stock trade fee | $0at the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Account fee | $0at the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Inactivity fee | $0at the median | $5above the median | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | 66.43%below the median | 88%highest quarter | 72.05% |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.5%below the median | Not confirmed | 0.65% |
Median across 134 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
FBS
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.
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.
FXTM
Pros
- One account spans stocks, etfs and forex.
- The FCA and CySEC both appear under FCA and CySEC, with FSCS up to GBP 85,000 for UK clients.
- Trading runs on Desktop, Mobile App and MetaTrader 4, and demo account, copy trading and mobile app adds a demo account and copy trading.
Cons
- Dormant balances are charged $5, a cost active traders never meet.
- Support runs on help centre only.
- Leverage of 1:2000 magnifies losses, and 88% of retail accounts lose money.
Who each suits
FBS
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.
FXTM
Who it suits
- Traders who want forex, CFDs, futures, crypto and shares in one place from a $10 start.
- Newcomers who want a demo account and copy trading through demo account, copy trading and mobile app.
- Clients who want regulation in the UK and Cyprus under FCA and CySEC.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants to open with nothing: CFI has a $0 minimum.
- Traders focused on shares, ETFs and crypto rather than bonds and metals: eToro's markets are stocks, etfs and forex.
- Small accounts wanting a cheaper opening: Vantage starts at $5.
Questions about each
FBS
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.
FXTM
What does it cost to open and keep an FXTM account?+
Opening an account starts at $10, and the deposit and withdrawal terms read No deposit fees; withdrawal fees vary by method. The fee to watch is the inactivity charge of $5, which bites once an account sits idle, so running costs stay low only while you keep trading.
Is my money protected at FXTM?+
FXTM is regulated by the FCA and CySEC, and the investor protection stated is FSCS up to GBP 85,000. That cover sits with the regulated entity holding the account, so check which one your account is opened with before treating the protection as your own.
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