Axi vs Markets.com
Side-by-side comparison of regulation, trading costs, platforms, and account types for Axi and Markets.com.
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.
Markets.comTrust 8.6/10
CySEC
FCA
ASIC
FSCA
Multi-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.
Quick verdict
- Trust: Markets.com has the higher trust score.
- EUR/USD spread: Axi is tighter on EUR/USD.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Axi | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Trust score | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Regulators | ASIC, FCA, DFSA, FMA-NZ | CySEC, FCA, ASIC, FSCA, FSC-BVI |
| Headquarters | — | Limassol, Cyprus |
| Founded | — | 2008 |
| Min deposit | $0.00 | $200 |
| Max leverage | 1:500 | 1:300 |
| EUR/USD spread | 0.10 pips | 0.70 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 methods | — | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller, PayPal |
| Withdrawal methods | — | Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Skrill, Neteller |
| Withdrawal speed | — | 24h |
| Base currencies | — | USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, JPY |
Axi is best for
NZ residents
Copy traders
AU residents wanting FMA-NZ option
Markets.com is best for
Beginners
Swing traders
Stock CFD traders