Overview
Markets.com was established in 2008 and is currently situated in Cyprus. The major impressive aspect of it being that it is one of the most popular foreign exchange and CFD brokers around offering wide possible sets of tradable instruments and innovative trading tools. It is a property of Finalto Limited, the subsidiary of Playtech PLC. It offers services to many clienteles and is listed on the London Stock Exchange, and this broker is accordingly considered a top-tier broker by the majority of authorities. It is known for user-friendly platforms, highly competitive spreads, an extended range of financial products, among others.
- Founded
- 2008
Strengths and watchouts
- Markets.com continues to offer a strong proprietary platform with a TradingView-powered charting interface, pro-level technical analysis and custom alerts
- CFD and spread-betting opportunities are available on multiple asset classes including forex, stocks, ETFs, bonds and indices
- Traders can access the MT4 and MT5 software, which offer dozens of technical tools and a huge online community for scripts, bots and custom tools
- Unlike some top competitors like XM, customer support is not available on the weekend
- The single retail account option doesn't offer traders any choice of trading conditions, or any additional perks for active trading
- There are no auto or copy trading terminals outside of the MetaTrader platforms, such as DupliTrade
Safety and regulation
Among the multiple authorities that regulate the broker include the following: Client funds are segregated in separate accounts in top-tier banks, and there also exists negative balance protection to ensure that retail customers are not at risk of losing more than they have deposited.
- Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC).
- UK Financial Conduct Authority.
- Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
- British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission.
Between 70% and 85% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with most regulated providers — the exact figure for any specific broker is published on that broker's own website. Consider whether you understand how these instruments work and whether you can afford the high risk of losing your money.
Markets available
- Currency pairs account for over 60; they include major, minor, and exotic pairs.
- Equities
- Indices
- Commodities
- Cryptocurrencies
- ETFs and Bonds
Account types
| Account | Min deposit | Commission | Leverage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | $0 | 0.7 | 1:1 to 1:500 |
Fees and costs
The fee structure of Markets.com is very transparent.
Trading platforms
- Marketsx
A proprietary platform with a mixture of fantastic features provides advanced analytics and charting tools. It has been enabled to provide users with the most relevant news feeds.
desktop - MarketsI
A platform structured to facilitate investments in the context of data like ETFs and bond sales.
desktop - MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5
Standard thematic platform for all professional clients.
desktop
Deposits and withdrawals
- No charges will be imposed on deposits
- withdrawal charges shall be dependent on the payment method.
How we reviewed this broker
Each broker review documents the broker's claimed regulators, cross-references them against the public registers (FCA, CySEC, ASIC, FSCA, BCC and others), and notes any divergence. Where a regulator has issued a public advisory, the URL is cited inline so a reader can verify it directly. Tradable instruments, account types, and fees are sourced from the broker's published disclosures or documented as unavailable. The full scoring methodology is public.
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Reader reviews
Said
Feb 9, 2025
Markets.com stands out as a dependable and intuitive broker, offering top-notch trading resources and customer support. My account manager, Louis Wilkinson, has been exceptional—he's well-informed, quick to respond, and consistently provides insightful advice. I strongly suggest this platform to anyone eager to trade with assurance!
Abdurrahman Peter Lauridsen
Feb 9, 2025
I recently interacted with their customer support team, and I must say, they were incredibly friendly and attentive to my requirements.
Kylie Kleinhans
Feb 9, 2025
I've been receiving numerous calls from your team, despite my previous attempts to close my accounts and express my lack of interest. Yet, the persistent contact continues, which is quite frustrating.
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