AMarkets vs IC Markets

AMarkets vs IC Markets Comparison Table 2024
AMarkets	IC Markets
Review 2.8	Review 4.8

AMarkets is an established forex and CFD broker registered in the Cook Islands. Founded in 2007, the brokerage has over 1 million clients and is regulated in several offshore jurisdictions, including St Vincent and the Grenadines and Mwali. Over 1400 instruments are available on the popular MT4 and MT5 platforms.	IC Markets is a globally recognized forex and CFD broker known for its excellent pricing, comprehensive range of trading instruments, and premium trading technology. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Australia, the brokerage is regulated by the ASIC, CySEC and FSA, and has attracted more than 180,000 clients from over 200 countries.
Customer Reviews
	4 Based on 2 IC Markets customer reviews
Bonus Offer
25% welcome deposit bonus
Comment by Reviewer
"The copy trading service at AMarkets will appeal to beginners while experienced traders will rate the wide range of trading products, including ETFs, bonds and cryptos."	"IC Markets offers superior pricing, exceptionally fast execution and seamless deposits. The introduction of advanced charting platforms, notably TradingView, and the Raw Trader Plus account, ensures it remains a top choice for intermediate to advanced day traders."
Pros
Cashback program with up to $17 rewarded for every lot traded, plus a VIP program with better trading conditions A range of trading tools including a calculator, economic calendar, and sentiment indicators Copy trading USD account with a $100 minimum deposit, leverage up to 1:500 and hedging Regular trading news, forex analysis and trading ideas in the broker's Telegram channel Micro Bitcoin (MBT) account available for beginners with a low 0.001 BTC deposit No fees for deposits and a range of fast methods, including crypto transfers Access to Autochartist analysis with signals and automated position entry	IC Markets offers among the tightest spreads in the industry, with 0.0-pip spreads on major currency pairs, making it especially cost-effective for day traders. As a tightly regulated and widely respected broker, IC Markets prioritizes client security and transparency, helping to ensure a reliable trading experience globally. With ultra-fast execution speeds averaging 35 milliseconds and deep liquidity, IC Markets provides an optimal trading environment for scalpers, hedgers, and algorithmic traders. IC Markets offers fast and dependable 24/5 support based on firsthand experience, particularly when it comes to accounts and funding issues. You have access to over 2,250 CFDs across various markets, including forex, commodities, indices, stocks, bonds, and cryptocurrencies, allowing for diversified trading strategies.
Cons
There are wider standard spreads than many competitors We found that educational materials trail alternatives No top-tier regulation reduces the trust score Withdrawal fees up to 1.8%	While IC Markets offers a selection of metals and cryptos for trading via CFDs, the range is not as extensive as brokers like eToro, limiting opportunities for traders interested in these asset classes. The breadth and depth of tutorials, webinars and educational resources still need work, trailing alternatives like CMC Markets and reducing its suitability for beginners. There are fees for certain withdrawal methods, including a $20 wire charge, which can eat into profits, especially for frequent withdrawals. Despite four industry-leading third-party platforms, there is no proprietary software or trading app built with new traders in mind. Interest isn't paid on unused cash, an increasingly popular feature found at alternatives like Interactive Brokers.
Awards
Best Value Broker Middle East 2020 - Global Forex Awards Fastest Growing Forex Broker in the Middle East 2019 - Egypt Investment Expo Best Execution Speed Highest Client Success Rate 2014 - IAFT Awards Fastest Growing Broker 2013 - STP Broker Asia Best Educational Program 2011 - Show FX	Best MT4/MT5 Broker 2023 - DayTrading.com Best Forex Broker 2022 - DayTrading.com Best Overall Broker 2020 - DayTrading.com Best Trading App 2020 - DayTrading.com
Instruments
Forex, CFDs, indices, shares, commodities, cryptocurrencies, bonds	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Bonds, Futures, Crypto
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$100	$200
Trading Platforms
MT4 MT5	MT4 MT5 cTrader TradingView TradingCentral DupliTrade
Payment Methods
Credit Card FasaPay Mastercard Perfect Money Skrill Venmo Visa Wire Transfer	BPAY Credit Card Klarna Mastercard Neteller PayPal POLi Rapid Transfer SafeCharge Skrill Swift UnionPay Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
FSA SVG	ASIC, CySEC, FSA
Margin Trading
No	Yes
STP Account
No	No
ECN Account
No	Yes
DMA Account
No	Yes
MAM Account
No	Yes
PAMM Account
No	Yes
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
No	Yes
Market Maker
No	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
No	Yes
Mobile Apps
Yes	iOS & Android
App Review
	IC Markets deliver mobile apps for their cTrader, MT4, MT5 and TradingView platforms. They have been developed on Android and iOS separately, taking full advantage of the functionality available on each. With raw pricing, and spreads from 0.0, the apps deliver an excellent trading tool for all levels of trader. Yet what really stands out is how they’ve managed to maintain the lightning-fast execution speed IC Markets is known for, right within the apps. It’s a seamless trading experience that feels both professional and highly responsive.
Android App Rating
	4.2
iOS App Rating
	3.1
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader, cBots on cTrader, Myfxbook AutoTrade
Copy Trading
Yes	Yes
Copy Trading Platform
The copy trading service is a good option for newer traders and you can pick investors to follow based on their profitability, fees, number of followers and more. The $100 starting deposit is also accessible for beginners.	Launched in February 2023, the IC Social app offers an intuitive way to learn, share, and mirror the positions of other traders with just a few clicks. Additionally, the app features risk management tools and supports dedicated trading groups. Alternatively, IC Markets grants access to Signal Start, along with well-known third-party copy trading platforms including ZuluTrade and cTrader Copy.
Social Trading
Yes	Yes
Trade Signals
Yes	Signal Start
VPS Hosting
No	Yes
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
	$0
Islamic Account
Yes	Yes
Account Currencies
	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD NZD JPY CHF HKD SGD
Stock Exchanges
	Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hang Seng IBEX 35 Nasdaq New York Stock Exchange Russell 2000 S&P 500
Commodities
Gold Silver	Cocoa Coffee Corn Gold Natural Gas Oil Orange Juice Silver Soybeans Sugar Wheat
CFD Trading
Experienced traders can access leverage up to 1:1000 on a range of CFDs across metals, energies, indices and more. Beginners can also follow and copy successful CFD trades in the copy trading account.	You gain access to over 2,250 CFDs, available for trading 24/5 across popular markets such as forex, commodities, indices, stocks, and bonds. Utilizing deep liquidity and advanced bridge technology, IC Markets ensures optimal conditions for scalpers, hedgers, and algo traders alike.
Leverage
1:1000	1:30 (ASIC & CySEC), 1:500 (FSA), 1:1000 (Global)
FTSE Spread
64	1.0
GBPUSD Spread
0.6	0.23
Oil Spread
3	0.03
Stocks Spread
Variable	0.02
Forex Trading
AMarkets offers a decent range of 42 majors, minors and exotics with low spreads from 0.2 pips in the ECN account. With that said, Standard account spreads come in at around 1.5 pips for EUR/USD, which is higher than the best forex brokers.	IC Markets maintains its commitment to providing exceptionally tight 0.0-pip forex spreads on major currency pairs such as EUR/USD. This makes it an excellent option if you are seeking superior execution, with an average of 35 milliseconds. Additionally, if you are a high-volume trader, you can benefit from rebates of up to $2.50 per forex lot.
Forex App
	IC Markets deliver mobile apps for both their cTrader and MT5 platforms. Both have been developed on android and iOS separately, taking full advantage of the functionality available on each. With raw pricing, and spreads from 0.0, the apps deliver an excellent trading tool for all levels of trader. The speed of execution synonymous with IC Markets is retained across their apps.
GBPUSD Spread
0.6	0.23
EURUSD Spread
0.3	0.02
EURGBP Spread
1.5	0.27
Assets
42	75
Cryptocurrency
Access a decent range of crypto pairs against USD and deposit just 10 MBT to access the broker's Micro Bitcoin account. Deposit methods include Bitcoin, Binance Coin and Ethereum.	IC Markets offers 20+ cryptocurrencies which are tradable via CFDs, including lesser-known tokens such as Avalanche, Kusama and Uniswap. Commission-free trading is available, and experienced crypto traders can access high leverage up to 1:200 in the MetaTrader platforms.
Spread
From 30	BTC 42.036
Coins
BTC BCH DSH ETC ETH LTC XRP	BTC BCH DOT DSH EMC EOS ETH LNK LTC NMC PPC XLM XRP ADA BNB DOG UNI XTZ
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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