Fusion Markets vs Plus500

Fusion Markets vs Plus500 Comparison Table 2024
Fusion Markets	Plus500
Review 4.5	Review 4.1

Fusion Markets is an online broker established in 2017 and regulated by the ASIC, VFSC and FSA. It is best known for its low-cost forex and CFD trading, although its multiple account types and copy trading solutions cater to a range of traders. New clients can sign up and start trading in 3 easy steps.	Established in 2008 and headquartered in Israel, Plus500 is a prominent brokerage that boasts over 25 million registered traders in over 50 countries. Specializing in CFD trading, the company offers an intuitive, proprietary platform and mobile app. It maintains competitive spreads and does not charge commissions or deposit or withdrawal fees. Plus500 also continues to shine as one of the most trusted brokers with licenses from reputable regulators, including the FCA, ASIC and CySEC.
Customer Reviews
4 Based on 2 Fusion Markets customer reviews	3 Based on 1 Plus500 customer reviews
Comment by Reviewer
"Fusion Markets is a standout option for forex traders looking for excellent pricing with spreads near zero, industry-low commissions and recently TradingView integration. It’s a particularly good broker for Australian traders where the company is headquartered and regulated by the ASIC."	"Plus500 offers a super-clean experience for traders with a CFD trading platform that sports a modern design and dynamic charting. That said, the broker’s research tools are limited, fees trail the cheapest brokers, and there’s room for enhancement in its educational resources."
Pros
The market analysis features, Market Buzz and Analyst Views, are great tools for discovering opportunities and conveniently integrated into the client dashboard. The range of charting platforms and social trading features is excellent, with MT4, MT5, cTrader and more recently TradingView, catering to a wide range of trader preferences. Fusion Markets continues to impress with its pricing that provides tight spreads with below-average commissions that will appeal to active day traders. Fusion Markets is set up to support algo traders with a sponsored VPS solution and a 25% discount if you opt for the NYC Servers VPS for MT4 or cTrader. Average execution speeds of around 37 milliseconds are noticeably faster than many rivals and can help day traders secure optimal prices in fast-moving markets. Fusion Markets offers best-in-class support with very fast, friendly and helpful responses during tests and no frustrating automated chatbot to navigate.	Plus500 provides a specialized WebTrader platform designed explicitly for CFD trading, offering a clean and uncluttered interface The broker offers commission-free trading on a diverse range of markets, minimizing additional fees while appealing to established traders Plus500 has recently bolstered its suite of short-term trading products, including introducing VIX options with enhanced volatility You can utilize leverage while engaging in long or short positions, allowing for more strategic trading opportunities The customer support team continue to provide reliable 24/7 support via email, live chat and WhatsApp
Cons
Fusion Market trails alternatives, notably eToro and IG, in the education department with limited guides and live video sessions to upskill new traders. While the selection of currency pairs trumps most rivals, the broker's alternative investment offering is average with no stock CFDs beyond the US. Traders outside of Australia must sign up with weakly regulated global entities with limited safeguards and no negative balance protection. There is no proprietary trading platform or app built with beginners in mind, a notable drawback compared to AvaTrade. The demo account expires after 30 days, limiting its potential as a useful trading tool alongside a real-money account.	Plus500’s lack of support for MetaTrader or cTrader charting tools might be a deal breaker for advanced day traders looking for familiarity Educational resources are limited compared to best-in-class brokers like eToro, impacting the learning curve for beginners The absence of social trading means users can’t follow and replicate the trades of experienced traders Compared to some competitors, especially IG, Plus500’s research and analysis tools are limited Algo trading and scalping are not supported, which may deter some day traders
Awards
	Best Overall Broker 2021 - DayTrading.com Best Overall Broker 2020 - DayTrading.com Best Overall Broker 2019 - DayTrading.com
Instruments
CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Crypto	CFDs on Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, ETFs, Futures, Options, Crypto
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0	$100
Trading Platforms
MT4 MT5 cTrader TradingView DupliTrade	WebTrader App
Payment Methods
AstroPay Bitcoin Payments Credit Card Debit Card Doku Wallet Dragonpay Ethereum Payments FasaPay JetonCash Mastercard Neteller PayID PayPal Perfect Money Skrill Sticpay TransferWise Visa Wire Transfer	Apple Pay Credit Card Debit Card Mastercard PayPal Skrill Trustly Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
ASIC, VFSC, FSA	FCA, ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, MAS, FSA, FSCA, FMA, EFSA
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
STP Account
No	No
ECN Account
Yes	No
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
Yes	No
PAMM Account
Yes	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	Yes
Market Maker
No	Yes
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	No
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS, Android & Windows
App Review
Fusion Markets offers seamless integration with the cTrader, MT4, MT5 and TradingView apps, available on Android or iOS. Although we find the design of the MetaTrader app increasingly outdated, detracting from the user experience, it excels for its premium charting package, integrated news stream and push notifications. The cTrader app performed even better during tests, featuring a superior design and an extensive suite of over 70 indictors and 26 timeframes, making it the obvious choice for advanced day traders.	Plus500 have developed their mobile apps to match the WebTrader online platform . Secure and reliable, the app is among the best out there. Stop loss and limits are available, free alerts and a full range of markets and instruments are available. Visit the download page here.
Android App Rating
4.4	4.3
iOS App Rating
4.8	4.1
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader, cBots on cTrader	No
Copy Trading
Yes	No
Copy Trading Platform
Fusion+, the broker's native copy trading platform, offers access to experienced traders with low fees and a hassle-free follower process. Alternatively, a third-party tool, DupliTrade, connects aspiring investors with established traders, ensuring a choice of hands-free solutions for different preferences.
Social Trading
Yes	No
VPS Hosting
Yes	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	Yes
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	Yes
Inactivity Fee
$0	$10
Islamic Account
Yes	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP CAD AUD NZD JPY CHF HKD SGD	USD EUR GBP AUD ZAR CZK
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hang Seng IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group London Metal Exchange Nasdaq New York Stock Exchange S&P 500 Toronto Stock Exchange	Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Borsa Italiana CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Deutsche Boerse Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hang Seng IBEX 35 London Stock Exchange Nasdaq S&P 500 SIX Swiss Exchange
Commodities
Aluminium Cocoa Coffee Copper Corn Cotton Gold Lead Natural Gas Nickel Oil Orange Juice Palladium Platinum Silver Soybeans Sugar Wheat Zinc	Aluminium Cocoa Coffee Copper Corn Cotton Gasoline Gold Livestock Oil Palladium Platinum Silver Soybeans Sugar Wheat
CFD Trading
You can go long or short on a range of CFDs covering forex, commodities, shares, indices and cryptos. High leverage up to 1:500 is available for experienced traders in some locations, whilst beginners will appreciate access to micro-lots. There are no restrictions on short-term trading strategies using CFDs.	Plus500 presents commission-free CFDs encompassing a vast array of markets, spanning currencies, stocks, indices, and commodities. You can engage in long or short positions on popular assets, benefiting from adaptable leverage without encountering any concealed fees.
Leverage
1:500	1:30
FTSE Spread
1.0	1.2
GBPUSD Spread
0.13	1.1
Oil Spread
2.0	0.04
Stocks Spread
0.01 (Apple Inc)	0.08
Forex Trading
Fusion Markets offers an excellent selection of 90+ currency pairs, providing a range of short-term trading opportunities. It continues to excel for its ultra-tight spreads from 0.0 pips and exceptionally low commissions of $2.25 per side. You also get access to leading forex software in MetaTrader 4.	Plus500 provides forex trading through CFDs, featuring narrow spreads across an impressive selection of over 60 currency pairs. During testing, spreads came in as tight as 0.6 pips on the EUR/USD, which is notably lower than many alternatives.
Forex App
The MT4 platform is available on Android and iOS. The application offers advanced charting, automated trading plus an integrated news stream. Clients can manage all forex trading activity from the free mobile app.	Plus500 have developed their mobile apps to match the WebTrader online platform . Secure and reliable, the app is among the best out there. Stop loss and limits are available, free alerts and a full range of markets and instruments are available. Visit the download page here.
GBPUSD Spread
0.13	1.1
EURUSD Spread
0.05	0.6
EURGBP Spread
0.09	1.4
Assets
90+	60+
Cryptocurrency
Fusion Markets offers the best-known crypto tokens paired with USD, and up to 1:10 leverage depending on your location. Bitcoin spreads are competitive starting from 0.04%, while it shines for its top-notch charting tools in MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView.	Investors can trade on rising and falling prices with CFDs on popular cryptos like Bitcoin. Plus500 also stands out for its crypto indices, which offer diversification opportunities by tracking a basket of leading digital currencies. Availability subject to regulation.
Spread
From 0.04%	Variable
Coins
BTC BCH ADA ETH LTC EOS XLM DOT LNK AVAX SOL MATIC DOGE BNB	BCH BTC ETH LTC XRP IOTA NEO EOS XMR
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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