Markets.com review
Trust 8.6/10Multi-asset CFD broker operated by Safecap Investments under the Finalto Group, with CySEC, FCA, ASIC and FSCA entities. The MarketsX proprietary platform layers sentiment data and analyst coverage over standard MT4/MT5 access.
CySEC
FCA
ASIC
FSCA
FSC-BVI
HQ Limassol, Cyprus
Est. 2008
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At a glance
Min deposit
$200
Max leverage
1:300
EUR/USD spread
0.70 pips
Commission
$0.00/lot
Pros
- Five-jurisdiction regulation including FCA and ASIC
- Backed by Finalto Group institutional infrastructure
- MarketsX proprietary platform with sentiment tools
- Wide range of CFD instruments including thousands of stocks
- Strong educational content and trading central research
Cons
- $200 minimum deposit
- Inactivity fee after 90 days
- Spreads wider than ECN peers
- No US clients
Account types
| Account | Available | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Raw / ECN spread | Scalpers, algo traders, high-volume | |
| Standard | All-in spreads, simpler costs | |
| Swap-free / Islamic | Swing traders, religious requirements |
Platform support
| Platform | Supported |
|---|---|
| cTrader | |
| MetaTrader 4 | |
| MetaTrader 5 | |
| TradingView | |
| Proprietary |
Trading costs
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD avg spread | 0.70 pips |
| Commission per standard lot | $0.00 round-trip |
| Swap fees competitive? | |
| Withdrawal speed | 24 hours |
| Deposit methods | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller, PayPal |
| Base currencies | USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, JPY |
Best for
Beginners
Swing traders
Stock CFD traders