FXCM vs JustMarkets (2026): regulation, platforms and costs compared
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Data refreshed 25 Sep 2026 · Compiled by David Ispiryan
FXCM is a well-regarded forex broker that provides access to currency pairs on proprietary and third-party trading platforms, with market research, education, and risk management tools. It operates through regulated entities.
JustMarkets is a forex and CFD broker offering broad market access on MetaTrader platforms with multiple account options and flexible conditions. It provides education, market insights, and multilingual support in a straightforward,…
FXCM (United Kingdom, founded 1999) holds 4 regulatory licences (ASIC, CySEC, FCA, FSCA), 2 of them tier-1, offers MT4, Proprietary, TradingView and sits in our low-fee bracket. JustMarkets (Mauritius, founded 2012) holds 3 regulatory licences (FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, SVGFSA), offers MT4, MT5 and sits in our low-fee bracket. The two overlap in 224 countries; FXCM is available in 2 countries where JustMarkets is not, and JustMarkets in 2 where FXCM is not.
Verdict at a glance
FXCM leads on trust rank, track record, regulatory coverage, platform choice and tier-1 licences.
JustMarkets leads on instrument range.
Level on country coverage and fee level.
Scored on 8 measurable dimensions where both brokers have verified data. Dimensions missing for either side are excluded rather than guessed. This is a data summary, not a recommendation.
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value where a direction is objectively better (e.g. more licences, lower fees). "Not verified" means the field is not yet in our catalogue for that broker — we never fill gaps with estimates.
Pros
FXCM
FCA- and ASIC-regulated; segregated client funds
NDD/STP agency execution; deep liquidity
Trading Station and MT4; advanced charting and order types
REST/FIX APIs and Python SDK; VPS support for algos
Both sit in the same fee bracket (low) in our catalogue; compare the spreads and commission rows above for detail.
Which is older, FXCM or JustMarkets?
FXCM is the older of the two, founded in 1999; JustMarkets was founded in 2012.
Are FXCM and JustMarkets available in the same countries?
They overlap in 224 countries. FXCM is additionally available in 2 countries (Australia, United Kingdom) and JustMarkets in 2 countries (Belgium, Hong Kong).
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