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Axi vs City Index

Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Axi and City Index.

AxiTrust 8.5/10
ASIC
FCA
DFSA
FMA-NZ

AU broker (formerly AxiTrader, founded 2007). FMA-NZ regulated. Strong copy trading via Axi Select. Raw spreads with $7/lot commission.

City IndexTrust 8.6/10
FCA
ASIC

Long-established UK broker (operating since 1983) now part of NYSE-listed StoneX Group. Mature proprietary AT Pro platform alongside MT4 and TradingView, with FCA and ASIC oversight.

Quick verdict

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

Side-by-side comparison

FeatureAxiCity Index
Trust score8.58.6
RegulatorsASIC, FCA, DFSA, FMA-NZFCA, ASIC
HeadquartersUnited Kingdom
Founded1983
Min deposit$0.00$0.00
Max leverage1:5001:30
EUR/USD spread0.10 pips0.50 pips
Commission per lot$7$0.00
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, PayPal
Withdrawal methodsBank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, PayPal
Withdrawal speed24h
Base currenciesUSD, EUR, GBP, AUD

Axi is best for

NZ residents
Copy traders
AU residents wanting FMA-NZ option

City Index is best for

Day traders
Swing traders
Stock CFD traders