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Hantec Markets
#50 in our CFD broker rankings
Accepts traders from Tonga
Rating breakdown
- Regulation & trust4.00.6 lower than IC (4.6)
- Assets & markets3.01.1 lower than IC (4.1)
- Fees & costs3.51.1 lower than IC (4.6)
- Platforms & tools3.01.0 lower than IC (4.0)
- Accounts & banking3.01.0 lower than IC (4.0)
- Education2.51.0 lower than IC (3.5)
- Research3.01.0 lower than IC (4.0)
- Customer support3.51.0 lower than IC (4.5)
IC’s score. Numbers show the difference.
IC
#6 in our CFD broker rankings
Accepts traders from Tonga
Rating breakdown
- Regulation & trust4.60.6 higher than Hantec Markets (4.0)
- Assets & markets4.11.1 higher than Hantec Markets (3.0)
- Fees & costs4.61.1 higher than Hantec Markets (3.5)
- Platforms & tools4.01.0 higher than Hantec Markets (3.0)
- Accounts & banking4.01.0 higher than Hantec Markets (3.0)
- Education3.51.0 higher than Hantec Markets (2.5)
- Research4.01.0 higher than Hantec Markets (3.0)
- Customer support4.51.0 higher than Hantec Markets (3.5)
Hantec Markets’s score. Numbers show the difference.
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| Overview | Hantec Markets was established in Hong Kong in 1990. Initially, the company concentrated solely on the Chinese and Taiwanese markets. In 2008, the broker rebranded and expanded its presence in the UK, Australia, Japan, and various other countries, before enhancing its footprint in Latin America in 2022. Hantec now stands as a multinational brokerage with 18 offices across Europe and Asia. | IC Markets (now IC) 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 200,000 clients from over 200 countries. |
| Customer Reviews | Based on 1 customer reviews | Based on 3 customer reviews |
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| Comment by Reviewer | “Hantec Markets is suitable if you want a no-frills MetaTrader broker to trade CFDs on stocks, forex, indices, commodities and cryptos. However, the customer support and educational tools trail the best brokers.” | “IC (formerly 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.” |
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| Instruments | Forex, CFDs, Indices, Stocks, Commodities, Cryptos | CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Bonds, Futures, Crypto |
| Demo Account | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum Deposit | $10 | $200 |
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| Minimum Trade | 0.01 Lots | 0.01 Lots |
| Regulator | FCA, ASIC, JSC, FSC, VFSC, FSA | ASIC, CySEC, FSA, SCB, CMA-Kenya |
| Margin Trading | Yes | Yes |
| STP Account | No | No |
| ECN Account | No | Yes |
| DMA Account | No | Yes |
| MAM Account | Yes | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Market Maker | No | No |
| P2P Trading | No | No |
| Spot Trading | Yes | No |
| Mobile Apps | Yes | iOS & Android |
| App Review | Hantec Markets doesn’t offer a proprietary trading app. Instead, clients can use the MetaTrader 4 (MT4) and MetaTrader 5 (MT5) mobile apps, which are accessible for both Apple and Android devices and mirror the desktop version’s functionality. The lack of a bespoke app means that day traders who are looking for more integrated solutions might find the mobile trading experience lacking, especially since there’s no support for TradingView or cTrader either. | IC 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 (now just IC) is known for, right within the apps. It's a seamless trading experience that feels both professional and highly responsive. |
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| Auto Trading | Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader | Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader, cBots on cTrader, Myfxbook AutoTrade |
| Copy Trading | No | Yes |
| Copy Trading Platform | – | 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 grants access to Signal Start, along with well-known third-party copy trading platforms including ZuluTrade and cTrader Copy. |
| Social Trading | No | Yes |
| Trade Signals | – | Yes |
| 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 | $5 in some regions, $0 in others | $0 |
| Islamic Account | Yes | Yes |
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| Overview | Traders have the opportunity to engage in CFD trading across a broad spectrum of assets, including currency pairs, stocks, commodities, bullion (gold and silver), indices, and cryptocurrencies. Experienced traders can access high leverage up to 1:1000 in certain jurisdictions. | 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 ensures optimal conditions for scalpers, hedgers, and algo traders alike. |
| Leverage | 1:1000 | 1:5000 |
| FTSE Spread | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| GBPUSD Spread | 0.5 | 0.23 |
| Oil Spread | 0.05 | 0.03 |
| Stocks Spread | Variable | 0.02 |
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| Overview | Hantec Markets offers a limited range of 30+ forex pairs – less than most top brands, including Pepperstone with 100+. That said, market execution is rapid based on tests, and spreads are competitive starting at just 0.2 pips. This, combined with access to the popular MT4 platform with 30+ technical indicators, ensures a relatively complete trading experience for short-term currency traders. | IC 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. |
| GBPUSD Spread | 0.5 | 0.23 |
| EURUSD Spread | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| EURGBP Spread | 0.7 | 0.27 |
| Assets | 300 | 75 |
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| Overview | CFD trading is available across a diverse selection of cryptocurrencies. This range includes not only leading cryptos like Bitcoin and Ethereum but also extends to smaller tokens such as Polkadot. These digital assets can be traded against a variety of global currencies, including the USD, JPY, and MXN, as well as precious metals like gold and silver, marking Hantec out from the majority of brokers who only offer cryptos paired with the USD. | IC 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 leverage in the MetaTrader platforms. |
| Spread | 0.008 - 6.4 pips | BTC 42.036 |
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| Crypto Lending | No | No |
| Crypto Mining | No | No |
| Crypto Staking | No | No |
| Auto Market Maker | No | No |