easyMarkets Broker Overview

easyMarkets was established in 2001 as one of the pioneers in online trading. Initially branded as Easy Forex, the company rebranded to easyMarkets to reflect its expanded range of tradable instruments. Headquartered in Cyprus, easyMarkets has consistently focused on providing user-friendly trading platforms and innovative tools to make trading accessible to all levels of traders.

easyMarkets is regulated by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), and the Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA). These licenses ensure compliance with international financial standards and provide a secure trading environment. Client funds are kept in segregated accounts with Tier-1 banks, ensuring that they are not used for the company’s operational purposes. Additionally, easyMarkets offers negative balance protection, ensuring clients cannot lose more than their deposited funds.

easyMarkets operates on a fixed spread model, with spreads starting from 0.9 pips on major forex pairs. The broker does not charge commissions on trades, simplifying cost calculations for traders. Swap rates are not applicable for Islamic accounts. For standard accounts, they are clearly outlined on the platform and depend on the traded asset. An inactivity fee is charged on dormant accounts after a certain period of no trading activity. Traders can avoid this fee by maintaining activity or closing their accounts if not in use.