FP Markets vs FXTM vs AvaTrade
It’s that time again.
This round, however, we pull back the curtain and compare three well-known, and highly reputable, 
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providers: FP Markets, FXTM and AvaTrade.
Our Expert Rating
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Comparison
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Established | 2005 | 2011 | 2006 |
| Account Application Time | 1 Business Day | 1 Business Day | 1 Business Day |
| Minimum Account Balance | 100 AUD | 200  | 100 |
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| Account Types | Standard, Raw and  ViewPoint,  and  | Standard and ECN Accounts | Standard and Corporate |
| Range of Markets | 10,000+ (Additional Share  via their Platform) | 250  Products | 250 Products |
 | 1:500 | 1:300 | 1:400 |
| Low Spreads - Commission per side is 3.0 per one standard lot | Low Spreads - Commission per side is 4 per one standard lot | Incorporated into the spread + inactivity fee of 50 |
| Execution Speed | 36 Milliseconds | 79 Milliseconds | Unable to retrieve data |
| Regulation – Tier 1 Licences |  ;  |  Conduct Authority (FCA) | CBI; B.V.I. FSC; ; FSCA;  and FFAJ; FRSA |
| Market Research and Education | 9 | 7.5 | 7 |
| Customer Service | 9.5 | 8 | 7 |
Detailed Review
FP Markets
FP Markets, an Australian-based 
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provider, was founded in 2005. The company is a strong competitor in the retail 
