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FBS is a high-leverage retail broker popular in Asia and Africa. Most clients trade through its Belize entity, with separate licensed entities in Cyprus and Australia.
Serving you from: FBS Markets Inc. — FSC Belize Tier 3 (offshore)
Strengths
- Very low minimum deposit
- CySEC and ASIC licensed entities exist in the group
- Local-language support in many countries
Weaknesses
- Most clients are served offshore from Belize
- Extremely high leverage raises the risk of rapid loss
- Bonus promotions are common on the offshore entity
Best for: Small-account traders outside Europe who understand the risk of offshore accounts.
Key facts
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- Belize
- Publicly listed
- No
- Group regulators
- FSC Belize, CySEC, ASIC
- Min. deposit
- $5
- Platforms
- MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Own platform
- Execution
- Market maker, STP
- Copy trading
- No
- Islamic account
- Yes
- Demo account
- Yes
Regulation and legal entities
A broker brand is usually several companies. The one you open an account with decides your leverage limit, whether you have negative balance protection, and which compensation scheme, if any, covers you.
| Legal entity | Regulator | Licence no. | Max. leverage | Our check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FBS Markets Inc. Belize | FSC Belize Tier 3 (offshore) | To be confirmed | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| Tradestone Ltd Cyprus · ICF up to €20,000 | CySEC Tier 2 | 331/17 | 1:30 | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| Intelligent Financial Markets Pty Ltd Australia | ASIC Tier 1 | 426359 | 1:30 | Not yet verified by us Open register |
Accounts and fees
Spreads we measured
We have not measured live spreads for this broker yet. Until we do, cost does not count towards its rating.
Platforms and execution
FBS offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Own platform. Execution model as described by the broker: Market maker, STP.
Deposits and withdrawals
We have not run our own deposit and withdrawal test with this broker yet. When we do, the log appears here with dates and times.
Country availability
Pick your country at the top of the page to see which FBS entity would serve you.
Not accepted, according to the broker: United States.
Alternatives with a shared regulator
| Broker | Trust Score | Your entity & regulator | Min. deposit | Platforms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMC Markets Since 1989 · LSE: CMCX | 91/99 | FCA #173730 CMC Markets UK plc | $0 | Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView | Review Visit CMC MarketsOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| Interactive Brokers Since 1978 · NASDAQ: IBKR | 91/99 | CFTC/NFA #0258600 Interactive Brokers LLC | $0 | Own platform, TradingView | Review Visit Interactive BrokersOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| City Index Since 1983 · NASDAQ: SNEX (parent) | 89/99 | FCA #446717 StoneX Financial Ltd | — | Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView | Review Visit City IndexOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
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Frequently asked questions
Is FBS regulated?
FBS operates through 3 legal entities in our database, holding licences or registrations with: FSC Belize, CySEC, ASIC. Which entity you sign up with depends on where you live, and so does the protection you get. Check the licence number on the regulator's own register before you deposit.
What is the minimum deposit at FBS?
FBS advertises a minimum first deposit of $5 on its entry-level account. The amount can differ by entity, account type and payment method.
Which trading platforms does FBS offer?
FBS offers: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Own platform. Platform availability can vary between its entities.
Is FBS a safe broker?
No broker is risk-free. Our Global Trust Score for FBS is 38 out of 99. The score reflects the regulator tier of the entity that serves you, the group's other licences, company structure and track record. It says nothing about whether trading will be profitable for you.