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
0.17
EUR/USD Standard Spread
1.0
0.62
EUR/USD Fixed Spreads
-
-
GBP/USD Avg. Standard Spread
1.3
0.83
AUD/USD Avg. Standard Spread
1
0.77
Commissions (USD Base)
$3.50
$3.50
Minimum Deposit
$0
$0
Swap Free Account
No Inactivity Fees
Funding Methods
8+
15+
No Funding Fees

Markets and Instruments

Feature
Go Markets
IC Markets
Currency Pairs
49+
61+
Cryptocurrency CFDs*
14+
18+
Index CFDs
16+
16+
Share CFDs
1190+
100+
Commodities CFD
5+
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
730
850
 

How Do IC Markets Vs GO Markets Compare?

Our full comparison covers the 10 most important trading factors to help you make an informed decision.

  • IC Markets offers a wider range of trading platforms, including MetaTrader 5, while 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.
  • IC Markets generally offers lower spreads, making it more cost-effective for traders.
  • Go Markets provides a more beginner-friendly environment with educational resources.
  • IC Markets has a more extensive range of CFDs and forex pairs, giving traders more options to diversify.