- This broker is not available in United States
IC Markets
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Foundation date:
2007
Minimum deposit:
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NBP:
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FX fees
| Broker |
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|---|---|
| IC Markets | — Best |
| Pepperstone | — Best |
| Tickmill | — Best |
Index CFD fees
| Broker |
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|---|---|
| IC Markets | — Best |
| Pepperstone | — Best |
| Tickmill | — Best |
Stock CFD fees
| Broker |
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|---|---|
| IC Markets | — Best |
| Pepperstone | — Best |
| Tickmill | — Best |
Deposit & Withdrawal, Inactivity Fee
| Broker |
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|---|---|
| IC Markets | — Best |
| Pepperstone | — Best |
| Tickmill | — Best |
Regulators identified: ASIC, FSA.
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- Regulatory authorizations detected. for retail clients.
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Is IC Markets regulated?
ASIC, FSA.
Is IC Markets safe?
Regulatory authorisations detected.
How you are protected
| Legal Entity |
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|---|---|
| Regulator Name | Financial Services Authority (Seychelles) |
| Country of Clients | Rest of World |
| Regulator Abbreviation | FSA |
| Regulation Level | Tier-3 |
| Investor Protection Amount | N/A |
| Negative Balance Protection | Yes (policy) |
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Account Base Currencies
| IC Markets Base Currencies | ||
|---|---|---|
| No currencies available |
| Broker | Number of Base Currencies |
|---|---|
| IC Markets | 0 |
| Pepperstone | 6 |
| Tickmill | 5 |
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Method Details Comparison
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| Broker | Supported | Deposit Time | Withdraw Time | Deposit Fee | Withdraw Fee | Notes |
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| IC Markets | ||||||
| Pepperstone | ||||||
| Tickmill |
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Can you open an account?
Unfortunately, this broker is not available to residents of United States.
| Product | IC Markets | Pepperstone | Tickmill |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forex (#) | 56 | 0 | 55 |
| Stocks (#) | 0 | 0 | 1200 |
| Indices (#) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CFD (#) | 120 | 0 | 321 |
| Funds (#) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Futures (#) | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| ETF (#) | 0 | 0 | 55 |
| Commodity (#) | 0 | 0 | 33 |
| Bonds (#) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Options (#) | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| Cryptos (#) | 0 | 0 | 33 |
Can you trade a specific instrument?
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Disclaimer: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
This table compares trading platforms (desktop & mobile) offered by each broker.
| Platform | IC Markets | Pepperstone | Tickmill |
|---|---|---|---|
| MetaTrader 4 | |||
| MetaTrader 4 Mobile | |||
| MetaTrader 5 | |||
| MetaTrader 5 Mobile | |||
| TradingView | |||
| TradingView Mobile | |||
| Web Trader | |||
| cTrader | |||
| cTrader Mobile |
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This table compares the educational resources provided by each broker. It covers the availability of tutorials, courses, webinars, and other learning materials.
| Education Resource | IC Markets | Pepperstone | Tickmill |
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This section compares key research tools like advanced charting, news feeds, sentiment indicators, and other insights offered by each broker.
| Research Tool | IC Markets | Pepperstone | Tickmill |
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| Economic Calendar | |||
| Market News Feed | |||
| Sentiment Analysis | |||
| Advanced Charting | |||
| AI-Powered Insights | |||
| Backtesting Engine | |||
| Expert Commentary | |||
| Tools for Every Trader |
💡 Pro Tip: AI-driven insights, real-time sentiment, and expert commentary can give you an edge in volatile markets.
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