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FBS vs ThinkMarkets

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for FBS and ThinkMarkets.

FBSTrust 7.5/10
ASIC
CySEC
FSC-Belize

High-leverage broker with a $1 cent account and 1:3000 offshore leverage. Heavy promotional and rebate presence in Asia and Latin America, with ASIC and CySEC entities for regulated access.

ThinkMarketsTrust 8.5/10
ASIC
FCA
CySEC
FSCA

AU/UK broker since 2010. ThinkTrader proprietary platform plus MT4/MT5. Strong global presence with offices in 8 countries.

Quick verdict

  • Trust: ThinkMarkets has the higher trust score.
  • EUR/USD spread: ThinkMarkets is tighter on EUR/USD.

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureFBSThinkMarkets
Trust score7.58.5
RegulatorsASIC, CySEC, FSC-BelizeASIC, FCA, CySEC, FSCA, JFSA, FSA-Japan
HeadquartersBelize
Founded2009
Min deposit$1$0.00
Max leverage1:30001:500
EUR/USD spread0.90 pips0.10 pips
Commission per lot$0.00$7
Raw spread account
Standard account
Swap-free account
cTrader
MT4
MT5
TradingView
Scalping allowed
EAs / algo allowed
Hedging allowed
Copy trading
Deposit methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller, Crypto
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller, Crypto
Withdrawal speed24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR

FBS is best for

Beginners
High-volume traders
Day traders

ThinkMarkets is best for

Multi-platform traders
No-deposit-required starters
AU residents