Libertex

Libertex is a Cyprus-based broker established on 14 March 2019. Its full legal name is Indication Investments Ltd. The broker operates under a Market Making license (MM) from the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), license number 164/12, and is classified as regulated. Libertex is part of a group that has been active since the 1990s, which the broker highlights as a mark of experience.

The sole regulator on file is CySEC, which oversees Libertex under a Market Making license. This license allows the broker to handle client funds and execute trades as a counterparty. CySEC is a well-known European regulator that requires compliance with MiFID II standards, including investor compensation schemes and client fund segregation.

Libertex offers two main account types for retail clients: Libertex CFD and Libertex Portfolio. Both require a minimum deposit of €100 and offer a maximum leverage of 1:30. Spreads are advertised from 0.0 pips with no commission on trades.

The Libertex CFD account provides access to a broad range of instruments including forex, cryptocurrencies, stock indices, agricultural commodities, stocks, metals, oil and gas, and ETFs. The Libertex Portfolio account is focused on stocks and ETFs, aimed at investors looking for longer-term exposure. Each account type is designed for different trading styles within a single platform.

Libertex provides its proprietary trading platform as well as the popular MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms. The broker states that traders can access over 200 instruments across multiple asset classes: forex pairs, cryptocurrencies, stock indices, agricultural commodities, individual stocks, metals, oil and gas, and ETFs. The platform allows users to trade both CFDs and, in some accounts, buy real underlying shares without commissions.

A notable feature is the integration of both CFD and real-stock trading within the same app, which Libertex promotes as a unique convenience. The broker also offers a demo account preloaded with virtual funds and no time limit, designed for beginners to practice.

Libertex accepts deposits via Mastercard, Visa, Neteller, and Skrill. The minimum deposit is €100. Withdrawal methods include Neteller, Skrill, bank transfer, and Visa. The broker does not explicitly disclose processing times for withdrawals, but user experiences indicate that while deposits are instant, withdrawals can take several days.

Notably, Libertex does not list Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies as a withdrawal method, despite accepting crypto deposits through its payment processors. This is a point of confusion for some users who expect the withdrawal options to mirror deposit methods.

Libertex markets itself to a broad audience, from beginners to experienced traders. The combination of a full-featured demo account, low entry deposit, and access to both CFDs and real stocks makes it appealing to new investors. The broker also offers training sessions and educational materials. However, the use of a Market Making model and the absence of regulatory oversight from top-tier jurisdictions beyond CySEC may give some seasoned traders pause. Libertex positions itself as a regulated, established broker suitable for those who want an all-in-one trading and investing platform.