EBC Financial Group vs FXTM for gold trading
Across the 22 countries we cover, EBC Financial Group scores higher in 1 and FXTM in 18. In 3, they are tied or neither is available. The winner depends on where you live, because each broker opens your account with a different company in each country.
51other countries
Higher in 1 countries
56other countries
Higher in 18 countries
Score by country
| If you live in | EBC Financial Group | FXTM |
|---|---|---|
| Other countries | 51 · CIMA | 56 · FSC |
| United States | Not accepted | Not accepted |
| United Kingdom | Not accepted | Not accepted |
| EU / EEA | 51 · CIMA | 56 · FSC |
| Australia | 78 · ASIC | 56 · FSC |
| Canada | 51 · CIMA | 56 · FSC |
| Singapore | 51 · CIMA | 56 · FSC |
| Malaysia | 51 · CIMA | 56 · FSC |
| Indonesia | 51 · CIMA | 56 · FSC |
| Thailand | 51 · CIMA | 56 · FSC |
| Vietnam | 51 · CIMA | 56 · FSC |
| Philippines | 51 · CIMA | 56 · FSC |
| India | 51 · CIMA | 56 · FSC |
| Japan | 51 · CIMA | 56 · FSC |
| Hong Kong | 51 · CIMA | 56 · FSC |
| UAE | 51 · CIMA | 56 · FSC |
| South Africa | 51 · CIMA | 56 · FSC |
| Kenya | 51 · CIMA | 51 · CMA |
| Nigeria | 51 · CIMA | 56 · FSC |
| South Korea | 51 · CIMA | 56 · FSC |
| Turkey | 51 · CIMA | 56 · FSC |
| Mongolia | 51 · CIMA | 56 · FSC |
| Brazil | 51 · CIMA | 56 · FSC |
Side by side
| Founded | 2020 | 2011 |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | London, UK | Limassol, Cyprus |
| Listed parent | No | No |
| Regulators | FCA, ASIC, CIMA, FSC, SVG FSA, OFA | FCA, CMA, FSC |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5 | MT4, MT5, Own |
| Minimum gold order | 0.01 | 0.01 |
| Swap-free account | Yes | Yes |
| Protection you actually get | 46 | 50 |
| Gold trading cost | Not measured yet | Not measured yet |
| Execution under stress | Not measured yet | Not measured yet |
| Money in and out | Not measured yet | Not measured yet |
| Platforms and gold conditions | 70 | 75 |
Choose EBC Financial Group if…
- Retail clients can be served by Tier 1 regulated companies (ASIC).
- Offers both MT4 and MT5.
- Swap-free account available.
Choose FXTM if…
- Offers both MT4 and MT5.
- Swap-free account available.
- 15 years in business.
Watch out for
- Licence details come from the broker’s own pages; our register check is not finished.
Questions
Is EBC Financial Group or FXTM better for gold trading?
Across the 22 countries we cover, EBC Financial Group scores higher in 1 and FXTM in 18. In 3, they are tied or neither is available. The winner depends on where you live, because each broker opens your account with a different company in each country.
Which is safer, EBC Financial Group or FXTM?
In countries without a local licence, EBC Financial Group uses EBC Financial Group (Cayman) Ltd (CIMA). In countries without a local licence, FXTM uses Exinity Ltd (FSC). In licensed countries, check the table: the company that holds your money decides your protection.
Do EBC Financial Group and FXTM both offer MT5?
EBC Financial Group: yes. FXTM: yes.
See also
Data checked: November 2026 · CFDs are complex instruments and carry a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Ratings are our opinion, based on the data and rules described in the methodology. They are not investment advice.