NordFX vs IC Markets

NordFX vs IC Markets Comparison Table 2024
NordFX	IC Markets
Review 3.5	Review 4.8

Founded in 2008, NordFX is an offshore CFD broker offering forex, stock, commodities, indices and crypto trading to over 1.7 million clients in 190 countries. Traders access markets through the MetaTrader 4 platform and benefit from low commissions, spreads from zero and decent extra features. Minimum deposits start from just $10 and very high leverage is available up to 1:1000.	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
5 Based on 1 NordFX customer reviews	4 Based on 2 IC Markets customer reviews
Bonus Offer
Pro accounts can participate in the 100,000 USD Super Lottery
Comment by Reviewer
"NordFX's biggest advantages are available to upper-tier account holders, so this is a good option for experienced, higher volume traders looking for ECN, zero-spread trading. That said, the lack of regulation is a notable concern and the broker's market coverage is weak compared to alternatives."	"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
NordFX continues to offer decent trading terms for seasoned day traders in the Zero ECN account, with a reasonable $500 barrier for entry The broker offers some extra features to enhance the trading experience, including in-depth market analysis and educational resources The straightforward copy trading service will suit beginners or improving traders, with just a $100 minimum deposit to get started There's an impressive 25+ payment methods, including local bank transfers, with zero fees and near-instant processing There’s a good range of day trading tools available, including a VPS, calculators, live signals and an economic calendar The FIX and Pro accounts will serve beginners, with minimum deposits at $10 and $100, respectively	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
Minimum spreads in the Standard account are 2 pips, which is wider than equivalent accounts at many competitors - Vantage, for example, offers minimum quotes from 1.1 pips With only around 100 instruments, NordFX’s market coverage is uncompetitive vs most alternatives The lack of strong regulatory oversight is a major concern as clients will receive limited safeguards	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 Social Trading Network 2021 - Forex Awards Best Affiliate Program 2021 - Forex Awards Best Customer Support 2021 - Forex Traders Association The Most Transparent Broker 2021 - World Forex Award	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, commodities, cryptos, stocks	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, Indices, Commodities, Bonds, Futures, Crypto
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$10	$200
Trading Platforms
MT4	MT4 MT5 cTrader TradingView TradingCentral DupliTrade
Payment Methods
Credit Card Dragonpay Mastercard Neteller Perfect Money QIWI Skrill Visa WebMoney Wire Transfer	BPAY Credit Card Klarna Mastercard Neteller PayPal POLi Rapid Transfer SafeCharge Skrill Swift UnionPay Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
$1	0.01 Lots
Regulator
	ASIC, CySEC, FSA
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
STP Account
No	No
ECN Account
Yes	Yes
DMA Account
No	Yes
MAM Account
No	Yes
PAMM Account
Yes	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	Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	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
4.4	4.2
iOS App Rating
4.8	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
You can copy the trades of experienced investors using real-time signals. You only pay a fee on winning trades, starting from 10%. New subscribers can also get started with a competitive $100 minimum deposit.	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 (via MetaQuotes Software Corp - MT4)	Signal Start
VPS Hosting
Yes	Yes
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
Yes	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
	$0
Islamic Account
No	Yes
Account Currencies
USD	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD NZD JPY CHF HKD SGD
Stock Exchanges
Deutsche Boerse Japan Exchange Group Nasdaq New York Stock Exchange	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 Oil Silver	Cocoa Coffee Corn Gold Natural Gas Oil Orange Juice Silver Soybeans Sugar Wheat
CFD Trading
CFDs are available on forex, stocks, indices, metals, oil and cryptos, with support on MT4. Execution speeds are also decent, averaging 0.5 seconds, though there is also a VPS service facilitating 24/7 connectivity for algo strategies.	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
-	1.0
GBPUSD Spread
From 0.1	0.23
Oil Spread
From 0.0	0.03
Stocks Spread
From 0.0	0.02
Forex Trading
NordFX offers a modest range of 33 major and minor forex pairs. Disappointingly, there are no exotic pairs, though traders do benefit from tight spreads from 0.0 pips and low commissions from 0.0035% per side.	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
From 0.4	0.23
EURUSD Spread
From 0.0	0.02
EURGBP Spread
From 0.2	0.27
Assets
33	75
Cryptocurrency
NordFX offers 13 leveraged cryptocurrency CFDs paired with USD, including BTC, DOGE, LINK and ETH. The selection is small, although high leverage up to 1:1000 is available and there’s also a crypto base currency savings account with daily interest payouts.	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 1.0	BTC 42.036
Coins
BTC ETH DSH BAB BSV XRP ZEC EOS ETC LTC OMG	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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