FBRForex Broker Rating
Adam Peters
Written by Adam Peters
Broker Analyst
Updated
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ThinkMarkets Review

Key Facts

Regulation
ASIC · FCA · NZFMA+7 more
Broker Type
STP, ECN
Min. Deposit
$50
Platforms
ThinkTrader Web Platform, ThinkTrader Mobile App, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
Fees
Low
Max Leverage
1:2500
Demo Account
Yes

Our Ratings

4.6
out of 5
Safety & Regulation4.7
Fees & Costs4.6
Platforms & Execution4.5
Education3.9

75% of retail FX and CFD accounts lose money.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • +Strong global regulatory oversight
  • +Fast and easy account opening
  • +Demo account available for practise
  • +Fast and secure payment options
  • +Low minimum deposit
  • +Multiple account currency options
  • +Free deposit and withdrawal
  • +Negative balance protection
  • +Low forex trading fees
  • +Better pricing option via ThinkZero (raw spreads + commission)
  • +Islamic (swap-free) accounts available
  • +User-friendly mobile and web platforms
  • +Support TradingView, MT4, and MT5
  • +Backtesting available via 'Traders Gym'
  • +EA trading available
  • +No restrictions on trading strategies
  • +Great customer support, available 24/7

Cons

  • Limited product selection
  • Educational content is limited
  • $50 Minimum withdrawal applies
  • Limited research tools, compared to competitors
  • No integrated social, copy, and PAMM trading feature
  • An inactivity fee of $10 monthly 6 months of account inactivity

ThinkMarkets - At a Glance

Trading Conditions

Broker Type
STP, ECN
Minimum Deposit
$50
Maximum Leverage
1:2500
Spread Type
Variable
Spread From
0.4 pips (Standard Account), 0.4 pips (ThinkTrader Account) 0.0 pips (ThinkZero Account)
Commission
Standard Account: No commission, ThinkTrader Account: No commission, ThinkZero Account: $3.50 Commission per lot side,
Decimal Pricing
5 decimals
Minimum Lot Size
0.01
Maximum Lot Size
50
Hedging
Yes
Scalping
Yes
Assets Offered
Forex, CFDs, Spread Betting

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
Yes

Platforms & Tools

Trading Platforms
ThinkTrader Web Platform, ThinkTrader Mobile App, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5
One Click Trading
Yes
OCO Orders
Yes
Trailing Stop Loss
Yes
API Access
Yes
VPS Hosting
Yes

Company

Regulation
ASIC (Australia), FCA (United Kingdom), NZFMA (New Zealand), DFSA (UAE), JFSA (Japan), CySEC (Cyprus), FSCA (South Africa), FSA (Seychelles), FSC (Mauritius), CIMA (Cayman Island)
Segregated Client Funds
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
Headquarters
Level 18, 357 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, Melbourne 3004, Australia
International Offices
Australia, United Kingdom, United States, United Arab Emirates, Cyprus, South Africa, New Zealand, Bulgaria, Malaysia, Vietnam
Payment Methods
Bank Transfer, Credit Card, Debit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Neteller, Skrill, Cryptocurrency
Account Currencies
AUD, EUR, CHF, GBP, USD, JPY, ZAR
Languages
English, German, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Taiwanese, Thai, Arabic, Turkish, Polish, Swedish, Urdu, Hindi, Romanian, Tagalog, Afrikaans
Customer Support
Live Chat, Email, Telephone

75% of retail FX and CFD accounts lose money.