Two brokers, FP Markets and Webull, clash on cost models and market access. The axis of tension is commission structure versus access features and regulation.
Find out which stock broker best suits your investing profile.
Choose if…
Choose FP Markets if you value IRESS DMA access to 15 exchanges and strong regulation, even with a DMA fee.
Choose if…
Choose Webull if you want commission-free trading, extended hours, and fractional shares.
Which broker wins for each type of stock trader, based on costs, safety, features, and editorial scoring.
| Editorial score | 4.1/ 5 | 4.1/ 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Min deposit | $100 | N/A |
| Spreads from | 0 pips | N/A |
| Commission / lot | $6/lot | N/A |
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | FP Markets | 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 | Pass | Pass |
| Support | ||
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Pass |
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Fail |
| Phone support | Pass | Fail |
FP Markets and Webull share the same editorial score of 4.1/5. One concrete differentiator: platform availability and account types differ between them.
FP Markets starts from 0. Current spread data is not available for Webull. Check both brokers' websites for up-to-date spread and commission pricing.
FP Markets requires $100. Minimum deposit information is not currently available for Webull.
Both FP Markets 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, FP Markets 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.
FP Markets 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.
FP Markets charges $6 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.
FP Markets supports IRESS, TradingView, cTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, while Webull supports Webull. FP Markets has exclusive access to IRESS and TradingView and cTrader and MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. Webull has exclusive access to Webull.
Webull offers commission-free stock trading while FP Markets 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.
FP Markets 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 due to commission-free stocks, ETFs, and options.
FP Markets wins for safety and regulation due to compensation scheme and negative balance protection.
FP Markets wins for active traders with genuine DMA access via IRESS and broad exchange reach.
FP Markets wins for beginners because Webull's interface is complex for newcomers.
FP Markets wins for global access with 15 exchanges.
| 0.6 pips |
| N/A |
| Inactivity fee | None | None |
|---|
| Deposit fee | Free | Free |
|---|
| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerPOLiPayPal | Bank transferACHWire transfer |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerPOLi | Bank transferACHWire transfer |
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| Withdrawal fee | Free | Free |
|---|
| 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 CySEC | SEC FINRA |
|---|
| Platforms | IRESS TradingView cTrader MetaTrader 4 MetaTrader 5 | Webull |
|---|
| Active bonuses | None | 2 offers |
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FP Markets and Webull are closely matched overall, but Webull offers commission-free trading and extended hours while FP Markets provides IRESS DMA access with a DMA fee and broader exchange coverage.
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Score 4.1 / 5
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