AMarkets and FxPro compete for stock CFDs across multiple exchanges. The tension lies in regulation, protections, and platform breadth across their offerings.
FxPro wins on the editorial score, supported by stronger regulation and platform breadth than AMarkets.
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Choose AMarkets if…
Choose AMarkets if you want ECN pricing on stock CFDs and a broad asset range via MT4/MT5 with copy trading. Note the offshore SVG/FSA regulation and leverage up to 3000:1.
Choose FxPro if…
Choose FxPro if you want MT4, MT5, cTrader, and FXPro Direct across a regulated platform suite. Note the FCA and CySEC regulation with FSCS protection for UK clients and a proprietary web/mobile platform.
Which broker wins for each type of stock trader, based on costs, safety, features, and editorial scoring.
FxPro is regulated by FCA and CySEC with UK FSCS protection.
| Editorial score | 3.2/ 5 | 3.8/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Min deposit | $100 | $100 |
| Spreads from | 0 pips▼ lower | 1.2 pips |
| Commission / lot | $6/lot▼ lower | $7/lot |
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | AMarkets | FxPro |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, SEC, etc.) | Fail | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Fail | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS, SIPC) | Fail | Pass |
| Costs | ||
| Commission-free trading | Fail | Fail |
| Features | ||
| Fractional shares | Fail | Fail |
| Dividend reinvestment (DRIP) | Fail | Fail |
| Extended hours trading | Fail | Fail |
| IPO access | Fail | Fail |
| Short selling | Pass | Pass |
| Stock screener tool | Fail | Fail |
| Support | ||
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Pass |
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
FxPro rates 3.8/5 versus 3.2/5 for AMarkets. FxPro edges ahead on our composite score, though both brokers meet a reasonable standard for most traders.
AMarkets lists tighter spreads from 0, compared with FxPro's 1.2. For stock trading, also factor in any per-trade or per-share commissions — spreads and commissions together determine the true cost per trade.
Both AMarkets and FxPro require a minimum deposit of $100 to open a live trading account.
FxPro holds top-tier regulation (FCA, FSCA, CySEC), providing stronger investor protections. AMarkets may be regulated but does not hold top-tier status in our data. Verify regulatory status on each regulator's public register before depositing funds.
For beginners, FxPro provides negative balance protection, capping losses at your deposit amount. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each broker's site before deciding.
AMarkets lists maximum leverage of 3000:1, while FxPro lists up to 20:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
AMarkets charges $6 per trade, lower than FxPro's $7 per trade. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day. Stock commissions may be charged as a flat rate per trade or per share; confirm the exact structure on each broker's website.
AMarkets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while FxPro supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4. Both provide cTrader and MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. FxPro has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile.
Neither AMarkets nor FxPro is listed as offering commission-free trading in our data. Compare each broker's commission schedule directly, as fees vary by account type and the markets you trade.
FxPro scores higher on investor protection criteria, with compensation scheme coverage and segregated client funds. For stock investors, confirming compensation scheme coverage ensures your assets are protected up to a defined limit if the broker becomes insolvent.
FxPro wins due to multiple platforms and algorithmic trading support.
Equally matched; no clear cost advantage is shown from the data.
Equally matched; neither offers fractional shares or dividend reinvestment.
| 0.6 pips▼ lower |
| 1.9 pips |
| Inactivity fee | None | None |
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| Deposit fee | Free | Free |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal fee | Free | Free |
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| Commission-free | No | No |
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| Fractional shares | No | No |
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| Dividend reinvestment | No | No |
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| Extended hours | No | No |
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| IPO access | No | No |
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| Short selling | Yes | Yes |
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| Regulators | SVGFSA | FCA FSCA CySEC |
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| Platforms | cTrader MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 | cTrader MetaTrader 5 Proprietary Web/Mobile MetaTrader 4 |
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