Compare IC Markets vs Plus500

IC Markets IC Markets
75%
Deposit 200 EUR/USD
Spreads 0.5 EUR/USD
*The value is indicative from the broker's website. The spread amount is variable.
Established 2007
Currency Pairs (Total Forex pairs) 90
Country: UK
Regulation:
FCA (UK)
ASIC (Australia)
Cysec
Trading app:
MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
cTrader
MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
Number of CFD asset classes: 6
Broker type: MM
Support:
Phone
Mail
Chat
Funding methods:
Skrill
Qiwi
FasaPay
PayPal
Poli
Visa/Mastercard
Bank Wire
* Some of the payment methods may not be available in your country.
Real Stocks and ETFs:
Plus500 Plus500
88%
Deposit 100 EUR/USD
Spreads 1 EUR/USD
*The value is indicative from the broker's website. The spread amount is variable.
Established 2008
Currency Pairs (Total Forex pairs) 70
Country: Cyprus, UK, Australia
Regulation:
FCA (UK)
Authorised in the European Union (EU)
ASIC (Australia)
Cysec
CFTC Registered (USA)
Trading app:
Web Platform
Number of CFD asset classes: 7
Broker type: MM
Support:
Mail
Chat
Funding methods:
GiroPay
Klarna
PayPal
Visa/Mastercard
Bank Wire
* Some of the payment methods may not be available in your country.
Real Stocks and ETFs:
www.plus500.com
* Risk warning

Winner of the comparison

60%
IC Markets
Winner
59%
Plus500
In terms of overall rating, both brokers are equal – both have 60%. IC Markets requires a minimum deposit of 200 EUR/USD, while Plus500 sets it at 100 EUR/USD. Conversely, Plus500 scores with a lower minimum deposit. For IC Markets, the spread is 0.5 EUR/USD, while for Plus500 it is 1 EUR/USD. Tighter spreads make IC Markets a more advantageous choice. IC Markets offers 90 forex pairs, while Plus500 provides 70. A wider selection gives IC Markets the advantage. IC Markets was founded in 2007, while Plus500 has been operating since 2008. The longer tradition of IC Markets means greater experience. This advantage goes to Plus500, while IC Markets lacks it. IC Markets is overseen by 3 regulatory bodies, while Plus500 has 5. Stricter oversight at Plus500 gives it an advantage. IC Markets supports 3 platforms, while Plus500 offers 1. A greater choice of platforms gives IC Markets the lead.

Comprehensive Comparison: IC Markets vs Plus500

A detailed look at two popular brokers from our portfolio

Comparison Result
Winner of this comparison: IC Markets with an overall rating of 60%
IC Markets
Min. Deposit
200
EUR/USD Spread
0.5
Currency Pairs
90
Year Established
2007
Plus500
Min. Deposit
100
EUR/USD Spread
1
Currency Pairs
70
Year Established
2008

Key Strengths

IC Markets
    • Competitive spreads and low commissions: Low variable spreads, from 0 pips.
    • Wide range of trading instruments: Trading with over 2250 instruments.
    • Support for all trading methods: Scalping, HFT, and automated trading.
Plus500
    • User-friendly platform
    • Tight spreads
    • Good selection of crypto CFDs
    • Advanced risk management tools
    • Support assistance service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    • More than 2800 trading instruments

Comparison by Categories

Trading Tools
IC Markets
100%
Plus500
90%
Trading Platforms
IC Markets
43%
Plus500
14%
Trading Costs
IC Markets
80%
Plus500
80%
Educational Materials
IC Markets
100%
Plus500
67%
Customer Support
IC Markets
100%
Plus500
67%
Overall Rating
IC Markets
60%
Plus500
59%

Our Recommendations

Best for Beginners
Thanks to comprehensive educational materials and a user-friendly platform, IC Markets is an ideal choice for new traders.
Best Platform
The trading platform of broker IC Markets offers an intuitive interface and advanced features for efficient trading.
Lowest Costs
Both brokers have comparable fee structures and spreads.

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Investments
# IC Markets Plus500
Currency Pairs (Total Forex pairs) 90 70
CFDs – Total Offered 300+ 2800+
Options CFD
Share CFDs
Forex CFD
Commodities CFD
ETF CFD
Indicies CFD
Cryptocurrency traded as actual
Cryptocurrency traded as CFD
Investments rating 75% 88%
Winner
Cost
# IC Markets Plus500
Average Spread EUR/USD *The value is indicative from the broker's website. The spread amount is variable. 0.5 1
Deposit from 200 100
Account fee
Inactivity fee
Active Trader or VIP Discounts
Withdrawal fees
Deposit fees
Cost rating 80% 80%
Winner
Trading app
# IC Markets Plus500
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Web Platform
Social Trading / Copy-Trading
MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
Currenex
cTrader
Trading Platforms rating 43% 14%
Winner
Trading Tools
# IC Markets Plus500
Financial leverage
Virtual Trading (Demo)
Alerts – Basic Fields
Charting – Indicators / Studies (Total)
Charting – Drawing Tools (Total)
Charting – Trade From Chart
Stop-Loss
Finacial Calendar
Daily financial news
Order Type – Trailing Stop
Trading Tools rating 100% 90%
Winner
Research
# IC Markets Plus500
Daily Market Commentary
Forex News (Top-Tier Sources)
Weekly Webinars
Social Sentiment – Currency Pairs
Economic Calendar
Research
Research rating 100% 67%
Winner
Education
# IC Markets Plus500
Has Education – Forex
Has Education – CFDs
Client Webinars
Videos – Advanced Trading Videos
Investor Dictionary (Glossary)
Education
Education rating 100% 67%
Winner
Forex
# IC Markets Plus500
GBP/USD
USD/JPY
EUR/USD
USD/CHF
USD/CAD
NZD/USD
AUD/USD
Major Forex Pairs rating 100% 100%
Winner
Commodities
# IC Markets Plus500
Gold
Silver
WIT Oil
Brent Oil
Coffee
Cocoa
Soybeans
Rice
Corn
Platinum
Palladium
Commodities rating 91% 91%
Winner
Indicies
# IC Markets Plus500
DAX 40
S&P 500
Nasdaq
Dow Jones
Nikkei
Indices rating 100% 100%
Winner
Cryptocurrencies
# IC Markets Plus500
Bitcoin
Litecoin
Ethereum
Ripple
Neo
Stellar
Cardano
Tron
Monero
EOS
Cryptocurrencies rating 50% 90%
Winner
Regulations
# IC Markets Plus500
Cysec
ASIC (Australia)
FCA (UK)
Authorised in the European Union (EU)
CFTC Registered (USA)
FINMA (Switzerland)
Regulations rating 50% 83%
Winner
Support
# IC Markets Plus500
Chat
Phone
Mail
Support rating 100% 67%
Winner
Overall
# IC Markets Plus500
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Win / Loss % 60% 59%
Winner