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Firstrade vs Forex.com : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Firstrade
Forex.com
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
STP broker
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1985
2001
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
1Million
454k + Customers
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FINRA, SEC
CIRO, FSA, MAS, CySEC, NFA, CFTC, CIMA, FCA, ASIC
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
Best Online Brokers, Best for Options Traders award.
Best HNW Service, Best Broker for CFDs, Best in Class Overall Best in Class Mobile Trading Apps Best in Class Offering of Investments Best New Tool Performance Analytics
Security Measures
SIPC
FSCS
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
No
No
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
2200+ ETFs including CDs, Treasury bills, Notets and bonds, Primary market CDs, Zeros and strips and more
5, 500+ Stocks
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
Yes- Through ETFs
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes- Through ETFs
Yes
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
No
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
No
Futures
No
No
Bonds
Yes
No
Mutual Funds
Yes
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
Yes
No
Precious Metals
No
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
Yes
No
Equities
No
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
Yes
MT5
Yes
Yes
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
No
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Firstrade platform
Forex.com Proprietary platform
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Brokerage account- Individual, Joint, Custodial, Retirement- Retirement (Traditional IRA, Roth IRA, SEP IRA), Corporate, Trust, International, Education Planning, Business Planning
Standard, Raw spread, MetaTrader account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
No
Minimum Deposit
$0
$100
Leverage Available
No
50:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on asset class
No information
Commission (per account type)
$0
Raw account - $7 per 100k USD traded
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Both beginners and experienced traders
Beginners to experienced traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Wire Fund Transfer, Check deposit, Asset transfer, ACH electronic transfer
Credit/ debit card, bank wire
Withdrawal Methods
Wire Fund Transfer, Check Deposit, Asset transfer, ACH electronic transfer, Withdrawal of sales proceed
Credit/ debit card, bank wire
Other E-Wallets Supported
No
Neteller, skrill
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Education Center, Investment Education Videos, Option Guide, Margin Guide, Webinars, Tax center, Blogs, Upcoming IPOs
Forex Trading University, Market Analysis and Insights, Webinars, Video Tutorials, Trading Guides and eBooks, Market News and Research
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Commission for stocks, ETFs, Options, Mutual funds- $0, Fixed income- Treasury Bills, Notes & Bonds, Municipal Bonds, Agency Bonds, Secondary Market CDs, Zeros & Strips- Net yield basis, Primary Market CDs- $30, Broker-Assisted Stock & Options Trades- $19.95 (+$0.50/Contract)
Commission: Fixed $7 USD per $100k USD traded
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Typical
Variable
Per Lot Fees
NA
NA
Options Contract Fees
$0
NA
Futures Contract Fees
NA
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
NA
Maximum Leverage
No
50:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$15 inactive for 12 months
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
$5
Advisory Fees
0.20-0.30%
$30
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
NA
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
$2-$5
NA
Account Opening Fee
$0
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$0
NA
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
3%
0.50%
Withdrawal Fee
$25-$75
Free for bank transfers and debit cards, US: $25, International: $40, except over $10,000
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
Yes
No
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
Pre-Market: 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM ET Regular Market: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM ET After-Hours: 4:05 PM to 8:00 PM ET
Depends on the instrument offer
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
Monday - Friday,10am - 4pm ET
24/5
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Phone: U.S. Toll Free: 1-800-869-8800, Outside the US: 1-718-961-6600, E-mail, FAQ, Fax: 1-718-961-3919
Live chat: https://www.forex.com/en/contact-forex-com, Phone New accounts: Tollfree: 1-877-367-3946, International: 1-908-731-0750 Existing customers: Tollfree: 1-877-367-3946,Email New accounts: [email protected] Existing customers & inquiries: [email protected] International: 1-908-731-0750
Support Languages
3
5
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
30-50 Whitestone Expwy. Ste. A301 Flushing, NY 11354
30 Independence Blvd Suite 300, 3rd Floor, Warren, New Jersey 07059, US.
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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