Plus500 review
Trust 8.3/10CFD specialist with proprietary platform. Listed on London Stock Exchange (PLUS.L). 7 global regulators including FMA-NZ. Best for ease of use, not for advanced trading.
ASIC
FCA
CySEC
FMA-NZ
MAS
FSCA
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At a glance
Min deposit
$100
Max leverage
1:30
EUR/USD spread
0.80 pips
Commission
$0.00/lot
Pros
- Listed company (LSE: PLUS)
- 7 regulators including FMA-NZ
- User-friendly proprietary platform
- Wide CFD range
- Tight spreads on majors
Cons
- No MT4/MT5 or cTrader
- No EA/algo support
- CFDs only (no real shares)
- Limited customisation
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 | 0.80 pips |
| Commission per standard lot | $0.00 round-trip |
| Swap fees competitive? | |
| Withdrawal speed | — |
| Deposit methods | — |
| Base currencies | — |
Best for
Beginners
CFD traders
NZ residents wanting FMA-regulated broker