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IC Trading
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Rating breakdown
- Regulation & trust3.01.6 lower than IC (4.6)
- Assets & markets3.40.7 lower than IC (4.1)
- Fees & costs4.10.5 lower than IC (4.6)
- Platforms & tools4.30.3 higher than IC (4.0)
- Accounts & banking3.50.5 lower than IC (4.0)
- Education3.70.2 higher than IC (3.5)
- Research3.01.0 lower than IC (4.0)
- Customer support2.81.7 lower than IC (4.5)
IC’s score. Numbers show the difference.
IC
#6 in our CFD broker rankings
Accepts traders from VS
Rating breakdown
- Regulation & trust4.61.6 higher than IC Trading (3.0)
- Assets & markets4.10.7 higher than IC Trading (3.4)
- Fees & costs4.60.5 higher than IC Trading (4.1)
- Platforms & tools4.00.3 lower than IC Trading (4.3)
- Accounts & banking4.00.5 higher than IC Trading (3.5)
- Education3.50.2 lower than IC Trading (3.7)
- Research4.01.0 higher than IC Trading (3.0)
- Customer support4.51.7 higher than IC Trading (2.8)
IC Trading’s score. Numbers show the difference.
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| Overview | IC Trading is part of the established IC group (including what used to be 'IC Markets'). Built for serious traders, it boasts some of the most competitive spreads, reliable order execution, and advanced trading tools. The catch is that it’s registered in the offshore financial centre of Mauritius, enabling it to offer high leverage but in a weakly regulated trading setting. | 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 3 customer reviews | Based on 3 customer reviews |
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| Comment by Reviewer | “With superior execution speeds averaging 40 milliseconds, deep liquidity, and powerful charting software, IC Trading delivers an optimal trading environment tailored for scalpers, day traders, and algorithmic traders. ” | “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 | CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Bonds, Cryptos, Futures | CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Bonds, Futures, Crypto |
| Demo Account | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum Deposit | $200 | $200 |
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| Minimum Trade | 0.01 Lots | 0.01 Lots |
| Regulator | FSC | ASIC, CySEC, FSA, SCB, CMA-Kenya |
| Margin Trading | Yes | Yes |
| STP Account | No | No |
| ECN Account | Yes | 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 | Yes | No |
| Mobile Apps | iOS & Android | iOS & Android |
| App Review | IC Trading provides a range of powerful apps that let you trade from a variety of devices. There’s no proprietary app - which may be a red flag for beginner traders - but MetaTrader 4/5 and cTrader apps are available for mobile devices. These industry-proven apps let you access advanced charting tools, execute day trades swiftly, and conduct in-depth market analysis on the move. | 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, cBots on cTrader | Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader, cBots on cTrader, Myfxbook AutoTrade |
| Copy Trading | Yes | Yes |
| Copy Trading Platform | IC Trading added copy trading capabilities via ZuluTrade, allowing users to connect their MT4 and MT5 accounts for opportunities to replicate the strategies and positions of experienced, active traders with easy-to-configure risk controls and detailed performance metrics. cTrader copy trading is also supported, providing an reliable alternative route. | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Trade Signals | – | Yes |
| VPS Hosting | Yes | 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 |
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| Overview | IC Trading specializes in CFD trading with over 2,250 tradable assets spanning sought-after markets including forex, commodities, indices, stocks, and bonds. Utilizing deep liquidity and cutting-edge bridge technology, the broker provides excellent trading conditions for short-term traders looking for leveraged derivatives. | 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 | 1:500 | 1:5000 |
| FTSE Spread | 2.133 | 1.0 |
| GBPUSD Spread | 0.23 | 0.23 |
| Oil Spread | 0.028 | 0.03 |
| Stocks Spread | Variable | 0.02 |
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| Overview | IC Trading delivers remarkably narrow forex spreads across 60+ currency pairs, particularly on key forex assets like EUR/USD. This renders it an outstanding choice for forex day traders in pursuit of superior pricing with top-tier execution speeds. High-volume traders also stand to gain significant advantages, with rebates reaching up to $2.50 per forex lot. | 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 | 0.2 | 0.23 |
| EURUSD Spread | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| EURGBP Spread | 0.3 | 0.27 |
| Assets | 60+ | 75 |
| Cryptocurrency | ||
| Overview | You can trade over 20 of the most popular cryptos with leverage up to 1:200 seven days a week, although direct trading of the underlying asset like purchasing Bitcoin or Ethereum is not facilitated. The selection of tokens also trails Eightcap, which picked up our 'Best Crypto Broker' award, offering 100+ crypto derivatives. | 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 | Floating | BTC 42.036 |
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| Crypto Lending | No | No |
| Crypto Mining | No | No |
| Crypto Staking | No | No |
| Auto Market Maker | No | No |
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