FBRForex Broker Rating
Adam Peters
Written by Adam Peters
Broker Analyst
Updated
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Markets.com Review

Key Facts

Regulation
CySEC · FSCA · FSA
Broker Type
Market Maker
Min. Deposit
$100
Platforms
Mobile App, Web Platform, TradingView, MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
Fees
Low
Max Leverage
1:1000
Demo Account
Yes

Our Ratings

4.1
out of 5
Safety & Regulation4.5
Fees & Costs4.0
Platforms & Execution4.5
Education3.0

75% of retail FX and CFD accounts lose money.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Strong regulatory oversight.
  • +Established in 2008 with a strong and proven track record.
  • +Trusted broker with millions of users globally.
  • +Segregated client funds.
  • +Wide range of global market access through CFDs.
  • +Fast and easy account opening process.
  • +Free demo account available.
  • +Outstanding research tools & market analysis.
  • +Islamic swap-free accounts available.
  • +Multiple fast and secure payment methods.
  • +Multiple account currency options.
  • +Negative balance protection.
  • +Low forex trading fees.
  • +No deposit or withdrawal fee.
  • +High leverage trading capability.
  • +User-friendly mobile and web proprietary platforms.
  • +Supports TradingView, MetaTrader 4, and MetaTrader 5 integration.
  • +No restrictions on trading strategies.
  • +Integrated social, copy, and PAMM trading features.
  • +Great customer support service.

Cons

  • Product offering is limited to forex and CFDs.
  • An inactivity fee after 3 months of account inactivity.
  • Educational content is limited.
  • Copy trading is not available in all regions.

Markets.com - At a Glance

Trading Conditions

Broker Type
Market Maker
Minimum Deposit
$100
Maximum Leverage
1:1000
Spread Type
Variable
Commission
No commission
Decimal Pricing
5 decimals
Minimum Lot Size
0.01
Maximum Lot Size
50
Hedging
Yes
Scalping
Yes
Assets Offered
Forex, CFDs

Account Types

Demo Account
Yes
Swap Free Account
Yes
Managed Account
No
PAMM / MAM Trading
Yes
Joint Account
Yes
Social / Copy Trading
Yes
Bonuses
Yes
Contests
No

Platforms & Tools

Trading Platforms
Mobile App, Web Platform, TradingView, MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
One Click Trading
Yes
OCO Orders
Yes
Trailing Stop Loss
Yes
API Access
No
VPS Hosting
No

Company

Regulation
CySEC (Europe), FSCA (South Africa), FSA (Saint Vincent and The Grenadines)
Segregated Client Funds
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
Headquarters
10 Simonides Street, 2nd and 3rd floor, Nicosia, Cyprus.
International Offices
Cyprus, South Africa, Saint Vincent and The Grenadines
Payment Methods
Bank Transfer, Local Bank Transfer, Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Apple Pay, Paypal, Skrill, Neteller, Ideal, Sofort, AO Pay, Beeteller, PayRetailers, Capitec Pay
Account Currencies
USD, GBP, EUR, AUD, DKK, SEK, PLN, NOK, ZAR
Languages
English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Arabic, Portuguese, Greek, Polish, Swedish, Czech, Latvian
Customer Support
Live Chat, Email, Telephone

75% of retail FX and CFD accounts lose money.