FXCM vs Alpari
Forex Broker FXCM is headquartered in London. In addition, the broker has other branches all over the world. FXCM is mainly regulated by the British FCA. With the trading platform TradingStationWeb FXCM offers a browser-based platform, but customers can also choose a desktop version or MetaTrader 4. Alpari is a British FX and CFD broker based in London. Private investors have access to trading with several dozen underlyings via several trading platforms and account models. In addition to STP and ECN trading, the service also includes spread betting accounts. The minimum deposit for ECN accounts was set very low at 200 Euros.
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$ 50 | $1 | $5 |
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0.01 Lots | 0.01 Lots | 0.01 Lots |
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1.40 | 0.80 | 0.50 |
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