Go Markets
IC Markets

Regulations and Licenses

Feature
Go Markets
IC Markets
ASIC (Australia)
CYSEC (Cyprus)
FSA (Seychelles)
FSC (Mauritius)
SCA or CBUAE (UAE)

Brokerage

Feature
Go Markets
IC Markets
EUR/USD Avg. Raw Spread
0.2
0.02
GBP/USD Avg. Raw Spread
0.5
0.23
AUD/USD Avg. Raw Spread
0.2
0.03
EUR/USD Standard Spread
1.0
0.82
EUR/USD Fixed Spreads
-
-
GBP/USD Avg. Standard Spread
1.3
1.03
AUD/USD Avg. Standard Spread
1
0.83
Commissions (USD Base)
$2.50
$3.50
Minimum Deposit
$200
$200
Swap Free Account
No Inactivity Fees
Funding Methods
8+
15+
No Funding Fees

Markets and Instruments

Feature
Go Markets
IC Markets
Currency Pairs
47
61
Cryptocurrency CFDs*
14
23
Index CFDs
16
25
Share CFDs
1190+
2100+
Commodities CFD
10
26+
Stockbroking
1190+
-
Retail Max Leverage (Australia)
Major Pairs 30:1
Minor Pairs 20:1
Major Pairs 30:1
Minor Pairs 20:1
Pro. Max Leverage (Australia)
500:1
500:1
Retail Max. Leverage (United Kingdom)
Major Pairs 30:1
Minor Pairs 20:1
-
Retail Max. Leverage (Europe)
Major Pairs 30:1
Minor Pairs 20:1
Major Pairs 30:1
Minor Pairs 20:1
Pro. Max. Leverage (Europe)
500:1
500:1
Professional Leverage
500:1
-

*Cryptocurrency CFDs are not available to retail traders in the UK due to FCA regulations
*CFD trading is not available in the USA due to NFA and CFTC regulations, American traders spot trade in place of CFDs.

Trading Platforms + Tools

Feature
Go Markets
IC Markets
MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
cTrader
TradingView
Proprietary Platform
Automated Trading
Social + Copy Trading
Standard Stop Loss
Guaranteed Stop Loss
Demo Account

Overall

Go Markets
IC Markets
Our Rating
76
93
 

Our full comparison covers the 6 most important trading factors to help you make an informed decision.

  • IC Markets offers a wider range of trading platforms, including MetaTrader 5.
  • IC Markets generally offers lower spreads, making it more cost-effective for traders.
  • IC Markets has a more extensive range of CFDs and forex pairs, giving traders more options to diversify.
  • Go Markets mainly focuses on MetaTrader 4.
  • Go Markets is regulated by ASIC, whereas IC Markets has multi-regulation from ASIC to CySEC increasing trust.
  • Go Markets provides a more beginner-friendly environment with educational resources.