IC Markets Global

According to its website, IC Markets Global offers two main MetaTrader account types – the Raw Spread account and the Standard account – plus a dedicated cTrader account and swap-free Islamic versions. The Raw Spread account is marketed as providing spreads from 0.0 pips with a flat commission of $3.50 per lot per side, while the Standard account includes all costs in a spread starting from 0.08 pips with no separate commission. The broker states that both account types grant access to the same range of instruments and ultra-fast execution, and all accounts have a minimum deposit of $200. It also notes that the cTrader platform account follows a similar low-commission model with raw spreads, and that maximum leverage can reach up to 1:1000 for certain account types (depending on region).

IC Markets claims to offer some of the lowest spreads in the industry, with an average EUR/USD spread of 0.1 pips on its Raw Spread account. The broker’s trading conditions page highlights its proprietary bridge aggregator that sources pricing from over 25 tier-1 liquidity providers, enabling what it calls ‘market-leading’ variable spreads. Execution speed is advertised as around 40 milliseconds, with servers placed in major financial hubs to reduce latency. The broker also states that its spreads are consistent even during volatile market conditions, and that no restrictions are placed on scalping, hedging, or automated trading strategies.

The broker’s homepage and marketing materials state that it provides access to more than 2,250 CFDs across 61 currency pairs, 24 commodities, 2,100+ stocks, 25 indices, 9 bonds, 21 cryptocurrencies, and 4 futures. IC Markets says it supports MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, and TradingView as trading platforms, allowing traders to choose their preferred interface. The website emphasizes 24-hour trading on top US stocks and tight spreads on gold, alongside the ability to react before Wall Street opens. A 24/5 customer support service is also mentioned.

IC Markets Global describes itself as an Australian-founded broker with multi-jurisdictional regulation. Its website mentions oversight by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), among others. The firm also displays a risk warning stating that 73.68% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. This warning is accompanied by messages about negative balance protection and segregated client funds, which are commonly cited as protective measures.