The match pits a regulator-rich broker against a US-focused platform with different cost and access features. The tension centers on IPO access, extended hours, and commission structure.
Find out which stock broker best suits your investing profile.
Choose if…
Choose Forex.com if you value that you have strong regulation and you want multi-platform access to share CFDs.
Choose if…
Choose Webull if you want IPO access, extended hours, and commission-free trades.
Which broker wins for each type of stock trader, based on costs, safety, features, and editorial scoring.
| Editorial score | 3.9/ 5 | 4.1/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Min deposit | $100 | N/A |
| Spreads from | 1 pips | N/A |
| Commission / lot | $7/lot | N/A |
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Forex.com | Webull |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, SEC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | Fail |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS, SIPC) | Pass | Fail |
| Costs | ||
| Commission-free trading | Fail | Pass |
| No deposit fee | — | Pass |
| Features | ||
| Fractional shares | Fail | Pass |
| Dividend reinvestment (DRIP) | Fail | Fail |
| Extended hours trading | Fail | Pass |
| IPO access | Fail | Pass |
| Short selling | Pass | Pass |
| Stock screener tool | Fail | Pass |
| Support | ||
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Pass |
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Fail |
| Phone support | Pass | Fail |
The scores are close: Forex.com rates 3.9/5 and Webull rates 4.1/5. Webull has a marginal edge in our scoring, but the difference is small enough that your specific priorities — fees, platforms, or regulatory jurisdiction — should guide the final choice.
Forex.com starts from 1. Current spread data is not available for Webull. Check both brokers' websites for up-to-date spread and commission pricing.
Forex.com requires $100. Minimum deposit information is not currently available for Webull.
Both Forex.com and Webull hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Check each broker's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
For beginners, Forex.com 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.
Forex.com lists maximum leverage of 20:1, while Webull lists up to 1:4. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
Forex.com charges $7 per trade on commission-based accounts. Commission details for Webull are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing. Stock commissions may be charged as a flat rate per trade or per share; confirm the exact structure on each broker's website.
Forex.com supports Proprietary Web/Mobile, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, while Webull supports Webull. Forex.com has exclusive access to Proprietary Web/Mobile and MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. Webull has exclusive access to Webull.
Webull offers commission-free stock trading while Forex.com does not according to our data. Commission-free trading can reduce costs for frequent traders. Always confirm the current fee structure directly on each broker's website.
Forex.com 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.
Webull wins for low-cost trading because it offers commission-free trades across stocks, ETFs, and options.
Forex.com wins safety & regulation for broader jurisdictional oversight and a compensation scheme.
Webull wins for long-term investors with fractional shares and IPO access.
Webull wins for active traders with free Level II quotes, extended hours, and advanced charting.
Forex.com wins for beginners due to strong regulation and accessible US share CFDs.
Forex.com wins for global market access with eight exchanges.
| 1.7 pips |
| N/A |
| Inactivity fee | $15/month (after 12 months) | None |
|---|
| Deposit fee | Free | Free |
|---|
| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit card | Bank transferACHWire transfer |
|---|
| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit card | Bank transferACHWire transfer |
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| Withdrawal fee | Free | Free |
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| Commission-free | No | Yes |
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| Fractional shares | No | Yes |
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| Dividend reinvestment | No | No |
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| Extended hours | No | Yes |
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| IPO access | No | Yes |
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| Short selling | Yes | Yes |
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| Regulators | ASIC CFTC IIROC FCA MAS NFA | SEC FINRA |
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| Platforms | Proprietary Web/Mobile MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 | Webull |
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| Active bonuses | None | 2 offers |
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Forex.com and Webull are closely matched overall, with Webull offering IPO access that Forex.com does not.
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Score 3.9 / 5
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