Compare IC Markets vs Swissquote

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.
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Swissquote Swissquote
75%
Deposit 1000 EUR/USD
Spreads 3 EUR/USD
*The value is indicative from the broker's website. The spread amount is variable.
Established 1996
Currency Pairs (Total Forex pairs) 78
Country: Switzerland, UK
Regulation:
FCA (UK)
Cysec
Trading app:
MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
Web Platform
MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
Number of CFD asset classes: 7
Broker type: MM
Support:
Phone
Mail
Chat
Funding methods:
Visa/Mastercard
Bank Wire
* Some of the payment methods may not be available in your country.
Real Stocks and ETFs:

Winner of the comparison

60%
IC Markets
Winner
47%
Swissquote
In terms of overall rating, both brokers are equal – both have 60%. IC Markets requires a minimum deposit of 200 EUR/USD, while Swissquote sets it at 1000 EUR/USD. Thanks to the lower deposit, IC Markets is more welcoming to traders with smaller budgets. For IC Markets, the spread is 0.5 EUR/USD, while for Swissquote it is 3 EUR/USD. Tighter spreads make IC Markets a more advantageous choice. IC Markets offers 90 forex pairs, while Swissquote provides 78. A wider selection gives IC Markets the advantage. IC Markets was founded in 2007, while Swissquote has been operating since 1996. The older Swissquote has the upper hand in this regard. This advantage goes to Swissquote, while IC Markets lacks it. IC Markets is overseen by 3 regulatory bodies, while Swissquote has 2. More regulations at IC Markets enhance its trustworthiness. IC Markets supports 3 platforms, while Swissquote offers 3. In terms of platform count, both are on the same level.

Comprehensive Comparison: IC Markets vs Swissquote

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
Swissquote
Min. Deposit
1000
EUR/USD Spread
3
Currency Pairs
78
Year Established
1996

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.
Swissquote
    • Long-term existence and credibility: Swissquote was founded in 1996 and is publicly traded on the SIX exchange. It is regulated in five Tier-1 jurisdictions.
    • Multi-asset offering: Swissquote allows trading with over 3 million financial products, including stocks, options, futures, ETFs, and structured products.
    • Choice of trading platforms: The broker offers access to the MetaTrader platform, including additional add-ons such as MetaTrader Master Edition. Additionally, it has its own CFXD platform with TradingView charts.

Comparison by Categories

Trading Tools
IC Markets
100%
Swissquote
100%
Trading Platforms
IC Markets
43%
Swissquote
43%
Trading Costs
IC Markets
80%
Swissquote
80%
Educational Materials
IC Markets
100%
Swissquote
100%
Customer Support
IC Markets
100%
Swissquote
100%
Overall Rating
IC Markets
60%
Swissquote
47%

Our Recommendations

Best for Beginners
Thanks to comprehensive educational materials and a user-friendly platform, Swissquote is an ideal choice for new traders.
Best Platform
Both brokers offer excellent trading platforms with similar features and user-friendliness.
Lowest Costs
Both brokers have comparable fee structures and spreads.

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Investments
# IC Markets Swissquote
Currency Pairs (Total Forex pairs) 90 78
CFDs – Total Offered 300+ 150+
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 Swissquote
Average Spread EUR/USD *The value is indicative from the broker's website. The spread amount is variable. 0.5 3
Deposit from 200 1000
Account fee
Inactivity fee
Active Trader or VIP Discounts
Withdrawal fees
Deposit fees
Cost rating 80% 80%
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Trading app
# IC Markets Swissquote
Desktop Platform (Windows)
Web Platform
Social Trading / Copy-Trading
MetaTrader 4 (MT4)
MetaTrader 5 (MT5)
Currenex
cTrader
Trading Platforms rating 43% 43%
Winner
Trading Tools
# IC Markets Swissquote
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% 100%
Winner
Research
# IC Markets Swissquote
Daily Market Commentary
Forex News (Top-Tier Sources)
Weekly Webinars
Social Sentiment – Currency Pairs
Economic Calendar
Research
Research rating 100% 33%
Winner
Education
# IC Markets Swissquote
Has Education – Forex
Has Education – CFDs
Client Webinars
Videos – Advanced Trading Videos
Investor Dictionary (Glossary)
Education
Education rating 100% 100%
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Forex
# IC Markets Swissquote
GBP/USD
USD/JPY
EUR/USD
USD/CHF
USD/CAD
NZD/USD
AUD/USD
Major Forex Pairs rating 100% 100%
Winner
Commodities
# IC Markets Swissquote
Gold
Silver
WIT Oil
Brent Oil
Coffee
Cocoa
Soybeans
Rice
Corn
Platinum
Palladium
Commodities rating 91% 27%
Winner
Indicies
# IC Markets Swissquote
DAX 40
S&P 500
Nasdaq
Dow Jones
Nikkei
Indices rating 100% 100%
Winner
Cryptocurrencies
# IC Markets Swissquote
Bitcoin
Litecoin
Ethereum
Ripple
Neo
Stellar
Cardano
Tron
Monero
EOS
Cryptocurrencies rating 50% 30%
Winner
Regulations
# IC Markets Swissquote
Cysec
ASIC (Australia)
FCA (UK)
Authorised in the European Union (EU)
CFTC Registered (USA)
FINMA (Switzerland)
Regulations rating 50% 33%
Winner
Support
# IC Markets Swissquote
Chat
Phone
Mail
Support rating 100% 100%
Winner
Overall
# IC Markets Swissquote
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Win / Loss % 60% 47%
Winner