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Markets.com Review 2024

5.12/10
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Minimum deposit:
  • $100
Trading platform:
  • MetaTrader4
  • MetaTrader5
  • Markets.com
Regulation:
  • CySEC
  • FCA
  • ASIC
  • FSCA
  • BVI FSC
Foundation date:
  • 2006
Updated:
5.12/10
TU Overall Score
The purpose of creating the TU Overall Score is to make the search for secure and reliable brokerage companies easier for the visitors of our website. We believe that it is a very important mission as, unfortunately, not every company in the financial industry is worthy of trust.

According to our idea, the TU Overall Score indicator should answer the biggest question of all: “Can I trust this broker with my money?”. The scores range within 0.01 – 9.99 (the higher the indicator the more trust the broker has). More details
Minimum deposit:
  • $100
Trading platform:
  • MetaTrader4
  • MetaTrader5
  • Markets.com
Regulation:
  • CySEC
  • FCA
  • ASIC
  • FSCA
  • BVI FSC
Foundation date:
  • 2006
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people picked this broker on the Traders Union website over the last 3 months
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Our Evaluation of Markets.com

5.12/10
TU Overall Score
The purpose of creating the TU Overall Score is to make the search for secure and reliable brokerage companies easier for the visitors of our website. We believe that it is a very important mission as, unfortunately, not every company in the financial industry is worthy of trust.

According to our idea, the TU Overall Score indicator should answer the biggest question of all: “Can I trust this broker with my money?”. The scores range within 0.01 – 9.99 (the higher the indicator the more trust the broker has). More details
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Markets.com is a moderate-risk broker with the TU Overall Score of 5.12 out of 10. Having reviewed trading opportunities offered by the company and reviews posted by Markets.com clients on our website, Traders Union expert Anton Kharitonov recommends users to thoroughly analyze pros and cons before opening an account with this broker as not all clients are satisfied with the company, according to reviews.

Markets.com is a licensed active and passive trading broker that is more suitable for experienced traders with capital stock.

Brief Look at Markets.com

Established in 2009, Markets.com has grown to become one of the most trustworthy Forex&CFD brokers. Markets.com is fully regulated by the FCA (507880), ASIC (424008), FSCA (46860), CySEC (092/08), and the BVI FSC (SIBA/L/14/1067). The company accepts customers globally and offers every customer unmatched smooth trading services. With Markets.com, one can trade with more than 2,200 trading tools, and use multiple technical and analytical tools on an innovative Investment platform.

Advantages of trading with Markets.com:
  • licensed and monitored by four reputable regulators;
  • a wide range of Forex and CFD trading instruments;
  • no restrictions on the use of trading strategies.
Disadvantages of Markets.com:
  • minimum deposit of $100;
  • availability of swaps for moving a position to the next day;
  • complex site navigation.

TU Expert Advice

Anton Kharitonov

Financial expert and analyst at Traders Union

The international Forex company Markets.com has been providing a wide range of brokerage services in the CFD and Forex markets for over twelve years. The licensed broker has its own educational and information centers, which are constantly being updated. The company provides technical and fundamental analysis, provides clients with the latest news, as well as the opportunity to participate in webinars and watch training videos.

Trading conditions at Markets.com are more suitable for professionals and traders with minimal experience. The novice traders can learn the basics of Forex trading with a free demo account. However, the broker does not have cent accounts, and the minimum deposit is $100, which does not allow traders to evaluate its service with minimal risks. Clients can work with floating spreads.

The navigation system is complex and does not allow you to quickly find the information you need. The site and support are available in 7 languages (English, French, Spanish, Italian, Arabic, German, Bulgarian).

Trade with this broker, if:
  • You're skill-conscious, as in you're new to trading or have some experience, because their user-friendly platforms (WebTrader, MT4, MT5) and educational resources are tailored to your level, providing a supportive environment for learning and growth.
  • You want diverse asset choices as they offer a wide range of CFDs on forex, shares, commodities, indices, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies, giving you ample opportunities to diversify your investment portfolio and explore different markets.
  • You value transparent pricing as they offer commission-free trading with spreads built into the price, ensuring transparency in pricing and eliminating hidden fees or charges.
Do not trade with this broker, if:
  • You prioritize tightest spreads as while their spreads are transparent, they might not offer the tightest spreads compared to some rivals. If getting the absolute lowest spreads is your priority, you may want to consider other brokers with narrower spreads.
  • You reside in an unsupported jurisdiction as they don't accept clients from certain countries, like the US and Canada.

Markets.com Summary

Your capital is at risk.  79,9% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider.  CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

💻 Trading platform: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Markets.com platform
📊 Accounts: Demo, Standard
💰 Account currency: EUR, USD, GBP, SEK, DKK, ZAR, NOK, PLN, AUD, AED, CZK
💵 Replenishment / Withdrawal: Bank transfer, bank cards Visa/Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, PayPal
🚀 Minimum deposit: $100
⚖️ Leverage: Up to 1:300
💼 PAMM-accounts: No
📈️ Min Order: 0.01
💱 Spread: From 0.6 pips
🔧 Instruments: Currencies, cryptocurrencies, stocks, ETFs, indices, bonds, commodities, precious metals, blends
💹 Margin Call / Stop Out: 50%
🏛 Liquidity provider: Not listed on the site
📱 Mobile trading: Yes
➕ Affiliate program: Yes
📋 Orders execution: Instant execution, Market execution
⭐ Trading features: Markets.com proprietary platform
🎁 Contests and bonuses: No

Markets.com’s trading conditions are not suitable for every trader. The minimum deposit starts at $100 and the leverage does not exceed 1:300. The broker offers accounts with floating spreads. The minimum trade volume is 0.01 lot.

Markets.com Key Parameters Evaluation

User Satisfaction

Score:
5.3/10

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MyncAppeacy
14 weeks ago

It's been 5 months since I opened a trading account with markets.com. I traded here and everything suited me. Three weeks ago I had a problem with logging in, so I contacted the support team. They promised to help me, but the problem is still not fixed. Moreover, now they completely ignore me and do not respond. Draw your own conclusions.

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Keldronka
51 weeks ago

I traded with Markets.com a few years ago. They did not withdraw money, $ 1500. The kitchen is still the same! Proceedings did not lead to anything, the entire regulation was written for their convenience and benefit. He is always right, and even if he is wrong, then yf is still in flight.

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euuuat
1 year ago

I disagree about Markets.com, this is a specific scam, once I could not close a deal for half an hour, I almost lost my deposit. After this incident, he withdrew all the money and transferred it to another company.

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kenyafa1
2 years ago

Reliable broker with favorable trading conditions. The downside for me when opening an account was the high requirements for the minimum deposit. I agree that even 250 dollars is not enough for a full-fledged trade, but before depositing large amounts, you need to check all the nuances of working with the company. For this, the demo is not enough, you need a cent account or no requirements for the starting balance. But I opened an account on the numerous recommendations of acquaintances, so I was not afraid to invest a large amount. To the advantages of Markets.com in terms of trading conditions, I can add the presence of a welcome bonus of 20%, which can be cashed out with active trading. I completed the volume requirements in 2 weeks.

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ijaz
3 years ago

I can rank terminal at Markets.com with “A”. During 3 years of trading, the system didn’t freeze, and orders were always executed clearly. I tried to deposit $200 from the Master Card plastic, they deposited within an hour.

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sikanderidrees
3 years ago

In my opinion, the best way to check if a broker is a good broker or not, you need to test its work yourself. And I did.
The conditions at Markets.com are good, the terminal used to freeze for a short time, but not so dusty and it did not affect trading. There are no problems with the withdrawal, as you get your money in a few minutes during the business day. So you can trade.

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heridwan
3 years ago

Based on my experience, I can say that I’ve traded with different brokerage companies. But I stopped with Markets.com, as it is the fastest way to withdraw money. Some of my friends also trade here and have the same opinion about the broker. Otherwise, there are small flaws, but really small ones, so you can trade!

Score:
5.24/10

Trading Account Opening

To start trading with Markets.com and receive spread compensation from Traders Union, you need to follow these steps:

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Register on the Traders Union website, and using the referral link, go to the broker's official website. On the main page, click the "Create Account" button.

Markets.com Review - Official website
Markets.com Review - Official website
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You can register in several ways - through your personal Google, Facebook, and Apple accounts, or by filling out a dedicated form. In the latter case, you need to provide an email address, a password, and select the currency for the account. Then you should indicate your personal information: name, surname, telephone number, residence address, and citizenship, as well as financial data, trading experience, and level of financial knowledge.

The following functions are available in the Personal account of Markets.com:

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1. Financial operations: Markets.com Review - Financial operations
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2. Communication with support specialists: Markets.com Review - Support Service
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1. Financial operations: Markets.com Review - Financial operations
Markets.com Review - Financial operations
2. Communication with support specialists: Markets.com Review - Support Service
Markets.com Review - Support Service

The following data is also displayed in the Trader's Personal account:

  • latest economic news, as well as the news archive;

  • an economic calendar with dates and work schedules of various financial exchanges that are relevant to traders;

  • currency quotes that are updated in real-time;

  • information about open and closed orders for a certain period.

Score:
9.55/10

Regulation and safety

Information

Markets.com is regulated by CySEC (Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission) license 092/08, FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) license 607305, ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission) license 424008 and BVI FSC (Financial Services Commission) license SIBA/L/14/1067.

In order not to lose its licenses, the broker must work within the established rules of its regulators. Thus, regulators require Markets.com to provide financial statements to confirm its compliance with the established norms of the capital structure and to segregate its clients’ accounts into a separate account.

Advantages

  • Availability of segregated accounts as required by its regulators
  • Negative balance protection
  • Availability of insurance fund up to 20,000 euros per claim

Disadvantages

  • Most regulators do not consider claims of insignificant amounts by private traders
Score:
8.29/10

Commissions and fees

Information
Traders Union specialists have carefully analyzed the trading conditions of Markets.com to identify the presence of trading and non-trading fees. The broker does not charge clients a commission for the replenishment of the deposit or the withdrawal of funds; however, payment systems (banks, etc.) do charge fees. The commission for depositing and withdrawing money is from 0.5% to 3%, depending on the chosen electronic payment system or bank.
Account type Spread (minimum value) Withdrawal commission
Standard From $6 No

There are swaps (commission for moving a position to the next day). We also compared the size of trading commissions in Markets.com with similarly situated competitors. In the comparative table for this criterion, brokers are placed depending on the assigned level of low, medium, and high.

Broker Average commission Level
$6
Medium
$1
Low
$8.5
High
Score:
4.56/10

Account types

Markets.com offers its clients one main account type. Trading accounts differ in the type and size of the spread, as well as the amount of the minimum deposit. There are no micro (cent) accounts, and the minimum deposit of $100 is more geared toward professional traders.

Account types:

Account Type
Description
Standard
The standard account requires a deposit of $100 and has a spread from 0.6 pips on EURUSD. This account is usually chosen by novices or experienced traders who want to test the service and conditions of the broker;

The broker provides a free demo account with $10,000 of virtual funds so that traders can test the platform before depositing their own funds.

Markets.com is suitable for both beginners and experienced traders. The broker provides clients with a knowledge center where beginner traders can familiarize themselves with trading terminology as well as the different trading tools offered.

Score:
6.79/10

Deposit and Withdrawal

  • It takes one business day for Markets.com to process a withdrawal request. There is no limit on the number of requests. The size of the withdrawal fee depends on the chosen payment system (bank cards, etc.).

  • You can withdraw funds via bank transfer, Visa/Mastercard, Neteller, Skrill, PayPal, or e-wallets.

  • Instant withdrawals are not available. Crediting to e-wallets takes from 1 to 24 hours, to cards and bank accounts may take up to seven business days.

  • Withdrawal currencies: EUR, USD, GBP, SEK, DKK, ZAR, NOK, PLN, AED, CZK and AUD. For withdrawals in other currencies, a conversion fee is charged.

  • Minimum withdrawals: credit/debit cards are $10 for USD, EUR, GBP; Skrill, Neteller $5 for EUR, GBP; bank transfer is 100 EUR, GBP, and 20 Euros within the EU.

Score:
3.21/10

Investment Options

Markets.com affiliate program

  • “The Parent-Partner Program” is a three-tier affiliate program. The amount of remuneration depends on the country of registration of the trading account.

  • “Spread Share” represents the accrual of a percentage of the total spread obtained as a result of the attracted trader’s trading activity and is only available under certain jurisdictions. 

Participation in affiliate programs allows the broker's clients to receive additional income for attracting new active traders. The higher the number of connected referrals, the higher the Markets.com partner's reward.

Score:
5.21/10

Customer support

Information

The broker's support service is open from 22:00 Sunday to 21:00 Friday (GMT + 00).

Advantages

  • There are online chat and telephone support
  • Multilingual support

Disadvantages

  • Closed on weekends

There are several ways to contact Customer support:

  • by phone, as specified in the contact section;

  • by email;

  • in the online chat on the broker's website.

Support is available from the broker's website and from your Personal Account.

Contacts

Foundation date 2006
Registration address 148 Strovolos Avenue, 2048, Strovolos, P.O.Box 28132, Nicosia, Cyprus.
Regulation CySEC, FCA, ASIC, FSCA, BVI FSC
Official site markets.com
Contacts
+442031500380
Score:
6.13/10

Education

Information

The broker's website contains a training section called "Knowledge Center" with information and education materials on Forex trading and investment principles. There are also subsections with analytics, online news, and answers to popular questions.

Information available in the Analysis and Education section
Unavailable information at Markets.com site
XRay — important news, expert opinions, and comments in real-time
No materials on Forex marketing
Current economic news
 
Latest analytics from the company's financial experts
 
Free webinars with the ability to ask questions to the speaker
 

The theoretical knowledge gained can be tested on a virtual demo account.

Comparison of Markets.com with other Brokers

Markets.com RoboForex Pocket Option Exness FxPro XM Group
Trading
platform
MT4, MT5, Mobile, Markets.com MT4, MT5, R MobileTrader, R StocksTrader, R WebTrader Pocket Option, MT5, MT4 Exness Trade App (mobile), Exness Terminal (web), MetaTrader5, MetaTrader4 MT4, MobileTrading, MT5, cTrader, FxPro Edge MT4, MT5, MobileTrading, XM App
Min deposit $100 $10 $5 $10 $100 $5
Leverage From 1:1
to 1:300
From 1:1
to 1:2000
From 1:1
to 1:1000
From 1:1
to 1:2000
From 1:1
to 1:500
From 1:1
to 1:30
Trust management No No No No No No
Accrual of % on the balance No No No No No No
Spread From 0 points From 0 points From 1.2 point From 1 point From 0 points From 0.6 points
Level of margin call
/ stop out
No  /  50% 60%  /  40% 30%  /  50% No  /  60% 25%  /  20% 100%  /  50%
Execution of orders Market Execution Market Execution, Instant Execution Market Execution Market Execution, Instant Execution Market Execution Market Execution
No deposit bonus No No No No No No
Cent accounts No Yes No No No Yes

Detailed Review of Markets.com

Markets.com is a subsidiary of the Safecap Investment Ltd group, which is part of Playtech PLC investment holdings. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the symbol "PTEC" and is also listed on the FTSE 250. Through the implementation of innovative solutions, the broker provides its clients with the opportunity to trade on the global financial markets online. However, accounts with Markets.com cannot be opened by citizens of Japan, Canada, Belgium, or the United States.

A few figures about Markets.com that will be of interest to traders who are in the process of choosing a broker:

  • more than 2,200 trading instruments;

  • 5 licenses from reputable regulators - CySEC, FCA, ASIC, FSCA and BVI FSC;

  • more than 12 years in the international Forex market.

Markets.com is a broker for experienced traders

Markets.com is a reliable broker that provides quality service and favorable conditions for traders with a certain amount of trading knowledge. The company's clients trade from standard and premium accounts with instant execution and market execution. For the safety of its clients, Markets.com uses the SSL protocol, which protects its servers from unauthorized access. Also, the broker cooperates only with international payment systems with PCI level certificates. The company's servers are located in data centers certified in accordance with SAS 70, which is the standard for storing confidential information that was developed by the AICPA Institute.

Clients trade through the broker's own Markets.com platform, as well as MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5. The company provides a web terminal and makes it possible to work through mobile devices based on the Android and iOS operating systems. Connecting to a multi-terminal platform allows you to parallel trade from multiple accounts.

Useful Markets.com Services:

  • ‌Advanced Charts allow you to track positions, view forecasts, and compare assets, which can be customized;

  • Economic calendar displays important events such as central bank notifications, PMIs, inflation reports, etc .;

  • XRay Streaming Service displays comments from renowned Forex financiers and experts. The XRay content is broadcast in real-time and is recorded for display at a later time for the user.

Advantages:

1

high reliability of the broker because it is monitored by several international regulators;

2

customer funds are held in segregated accounts that are not linked to company accounts;

3

8 types of trading assets, the total number of which exceeds 2200 instruments;

4

the ability to choose accounts with fixed and floating spreads;

5

availability of mobile terminals and a web platform;

6

advisors are allowed.

Traders who have opened an account with a broker can use any trading strategies, including hedging, locking, and scalping.

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