Markets.com vs Alvexo

Markets.com vs Alvexo Comparison Table 2023
Markets.com Review 2023	Alvexo Review 2023
Review 4.4	Review 2
Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers	Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers
Markets.com is a respected broker, offering multi-asset trading opportunities through CFDs or spread betting (UK only). Established in 2008, the brand has an impressive 4.3 million registered customers and is overseen by trusted regulators, including the FCA, ASIC and CySEC. 79.1% of retail accounts lose money.	Alvexo is a CySEC-regulated forex and CFD broker. Clients can trade currencies, commodities, indices and more with up to 1:30 leverage. The user-friendly web platform and mobile app offer intuitive charting and analysis tools, while the choice of account types will suit different trading styles and budgets.
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 79.1% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Comment by Reviewer
"We recommend Markets.com for active traders looking for a regulated broker with low fees and fast execution speeds of 82ms. We also think beginners will enjoy the in-house platform with its user-friendly interface, clear navigation and dynamic charts."	"Alvexo will appeal to traders looking to speculate on popular financial markets through an easy-to-use web-based platform and mobile app."
Pros
Our team rate the easy-to-use platform with its modern design, powerful technical analysis and custom alerts CFD and spread-betting opportunities on multiple asset classes including forex, stocks, ETFs, bonds and indices Trusted broker with oversight from tier-one regulators including the FCA, CySEC and ASIC Excellent educational content including podcasts, webinars and financial market videos No deposit/withdrawal charges, account registration or order admin costs Good customer support with responses in <1 minute during testing Traders can access the MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 software Low minimum deposit of $100	Tiered account options for beginners through to experienced traders Broad range of assets and markets including forex and stocks ECN pricing with tight spreads on premium accounts CySEC oversight improves the broker's trust rating Intuitive web platform
Cons
Payment method restrictions in some countries Traders in the US, Canada and Japan not accepted Customer support is not available on the weekend No automated trading capabilities No copy trading software	No MetaTrader 4 platform available Not available to clients from the US Some bad customer reviews High minimum deposit
Awards
Best Trading Platform 2020 - FXScouts Runner Up - Best FX Broker 2019 - DayTrading.com Best Forex Provider 2017 - UK Forex Awards Best FX Platform 2017 - UK Forex Awards
Instruments
CFDs on Currencies, Shares, Commodities, Indices, Crypto, FTFs and Bonds, Spread Betting (UK Only)	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Bonds, ETFs
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$100	$500
Trading Platforms
Markets.com Web/App Platform MT4 MT5	Own
Payment Methods
Credit Card Debit Card iDeal Neteller PayPal Skrill Sofort Wire Transfer	Apple Pay Credit Card Debit Card Google Wallet Mastercard PayPal Visa
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
FCA, CySEC, ASIC, FSCA, FSC	CySEC
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
STP Account
No	No
ECN Account
No	Yes
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
No	No
PAMM Account
No	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
Yes	No
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	No
Mobile Apps
iOS, Android	iOS & Android
Copy Trading
No	No
Social Trading
No	No
Trade Signals
Trading Insights	Yes
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
Yes	No
Inactivity Fee
$10
Islamic Account
Yes	Yes
Account Currencies
USD EUR GBP ZAR SEK NOK DKK PLN CZK AED	EUR
Commodities
Copper Corn Cotton Gold Natural Gas Oil Palladium Silver Soybeans Wheat	Gold Natural Gas
CFD Trading
Markets.com offers an excellent variety of CFDs covering popular asset classes. Margin rates are competitive and the educational resources compare well to rivals and will appeal to beginners.	Trade leveraged CFDs on popular asset classes, including stocks, indices and commodities. You can go long or short on key financial assets with leverage in line with regulatory requirements.
Leverage
1:30	1:30
FTSE Spread
2 pips	From 2.9 (Standard Account)
GBPUSD Spread
1.3 pips (var)	From 2.9 (Standard Account)
Oil Spread
0.05	From 2.9 (Standard Account)
Stocks Spread
4 pips	Variable
Forex Trading
Markets.com offers major, minor and exotic currency pairs available to trade as contracts for difference (CFDs) or spread betting (UK customers only). Spreads are competitive starting from 0.6 pips on the EUR/USD.	Trade dozens of forex pairs on the broker's in-house trading platform and mobile app. There is access to majors, minors and exotics with different pricing depending on your account type.
Forex App
Markets.com operate MarketsX – the bespoke platform, both on WebTrader and mobile applications. The app, available on android and iOS has been downloaded over a million times.
GBPUSD Spread
1.3 pips (var)	From 2.9 (Standard Account)
EURUSD Spread
0.70 pips (var)	From 2.9 (Standard Account)
EURGBP Spread
1.0 pip (var)	From 2.9 (Standard Account)
Assets
67	50+
Cryptocurrency
Open long or short positions 24/7 on 25+ popular digital currencies including Ripple, Bitcoin, Neo and Monera. We rate the feature-rich platform for analyzing crypto markets. Leverage is capped at 1:2 for EU traders.	Crypto trading not offered
Spread
BTC 88.94 (USD), ETH 5 (USD)
Coins
BTC BCH DASH ETH LTC XRP TRON BAT NEO ADA
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

Review	Review
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 79.1% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
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