General Information
IC Markets Global is an Australian forex and CFD broker founded in 2007. The company is regulated by the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). With over 2,250 tradable instruments, IC Markets provides access to global financial markets through advanced platforms including MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), cTrader, and TradingView.
Regulation & Legitimacy
IC Markets operates under two main regulatory entities:
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INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL MARKETS PTY. LTD. (Australia) – regulated by ASIC, license no. 335692.
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IC Markets (EU) Ltd (Cyprus) – regulated by CySEC, license no. 362/18.
This dual oversight helps ensure transparency and client fund safety, making IC Markets a trustworthy broker.
Trading Instruments
The broker offers a diverse range of more than 2,250 instruments, including:
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61 currency pairs
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24 commodities
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2,100+ stocks
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25 indices
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9 bonds
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21 cryptocurrencies
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4 futures contracts
This wide selection allows traders to diversify across multiple asset classes.
Account Types
IC Markets provides three live account options plus a demo and Islamic (swap-free) account:
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Standard Account: No commission, spreads from 0.8 pips.
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Raw Spread Account: Commission $3 per side, spreads from 0.0 pips.
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Raw Spread (cTrader): Commission $3.5 per side, spreads from 0.0 pips.
Minimum deposit: $200
Maximum leverage: 1:500
Demo Account
Traders can open a free demo account (valid for 30 days) to practice under simulated conditions, with spreads from 0.0 pips and fast order execution.
Trading Platforms
IC Markets supports multiple platforms across devices:
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MT4 & MT5 – ideal for beginners and advanced traders, supports Expert Advisors.
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cTrader – advanced charting, suited for experienced traders.
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TradingView – user-friendly web-based trading with social features.
Spreads & Fees
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Raw Spread accounts: as low as 0.0 pips + commission.
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Standard account: spreads from 0.8 pips, no commission.
IC Markets is widely recognized for competitive spreads and low trading costs.
Funding & Withdrawals
The broker accepts various payment methods: Visa, MasterCard, PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, UnionPay, Wire Transfer, POLi, Rapidpay, Klarna, Bpay, and Vietnamese Internet Banking.
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Deposit/withdrawal fees: None (though some banks may charge).
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Processing time: Instant for e-wallets, 3–5 days for cards, up to 10–14 days for bank wires.
Customer Support
IC Markets offers 24/7 support via live chat, email, and phone. Email response times are generally fast, though phone support may involve international charges.
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