IC Markets vs XM: Comparison and Analysis
Trying to figure out whether to use IC Markets or XM? This comparison article lays out the features of both brokers in detail, so you can see which is the best platform according to your needs.
We’ve compared more than 100 variables and features so you can see the pros and cons of IC Markets and XM side by side. We’ve divided the comparisons into a logical structure so it’s easy to navigate.
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Overall Ratings
Rated
92
Rated
77
General Breakdown. This graph highlights the key scores from each Macro, uniquely calculated by us.
- IC Markets
- XM
Security 93
Security 94
Badges Earned ?
1
1
1
2
1
0
Ratings Breakdown
Security Breakdown. This graph highlights the key scores from each Macro, uniquely calculated by us.
- IC Markets
- XM
Cost 91
Cost 74
Badges Earned ?
Minimum Deposit
0
5
Currency Spreads
Cost Breakdown. This graph highlights the key scores from each Macro, uniquely calculated by us.
- IC Markets
- XM
Trading 100
Trading 65
Badges Earned ?
Platforms
cTrader Desktop
cTrader Web
Mirror Trader
ZuluTrade
MT4 Dekstop
MT4 Web
MT5 Desktop
MT5 Web
Proprietary Desktop Platform
Proprietary Web Platform
MAC Platforms
Sirix
cTrader Desktop
cTrader Web
Mirror Trader
ZuluTrade
MT4 Dekstop
MT4 Web
MT5 Desktop
MT5 Web
Proprietary Desktop Platform
Proprietary Web Platform
MAC Platforms
Sirix
Assets
- forex-pairs
- crypto
- commodities
- stocks
- indices
1822 Assets
- forex-pairs
- crypto
- commodities
- stocks
- indices
262 Assets
Education 66
Education 68
Company info
Foundation
2007
2009
Is it Regulated?
Is it Publicly Traded?
Is it a Bank?
Segregated Clients Funds ?
No-ESMA Branches? ?
Accepts EU Clients?
Accepts US Clients?
Accepts Canadian Clients?
Website Languages
en, ar, bul, chi(t/s), cro, cz, de, es, fr, po, ru, thai, ko, ind, viet, mal, it
en, ar, chi(t/s), cz, de, es, fr, gre, hu, po, pol, ru, thai, ko, ind, viet, mal, it, tag
Leverage
Non-EU Leverage ?
500:1
888:1
European Leverage ?
30:1
30:1
Australian Leverage ?
30:1
30:1
US Leverage ?
0
0
Canadian Leverage ?
0
0
Tier-1 regulations
FSA ?
MAS ?
FINMA ?
FCA ?
CFTC ?
MIFID-ESMA ?
ASIC ?
IIROC ?
SFC ?
Tier-2 regulations
FMA ?
CBR ?
FSCA ?
SEC ?
DFSA ?
CBRC ?
CySEC ?
ISA ?
Tier-3 regulations
Offshore ?
FSC (British)
FSC (Mauritius)
Brand Power
SimilarWeb - Website Ranking
19551
5355
SimilarWeb - Total Visits
117889
12990000
Facebook Likes
54458
974312
Twitter Likes
3276
30300
Instagram Likes
14397
Deposits and Withdrawals
Minimum Deposit ?
5 USD
Minimum Withdraw ?
5
Credit Card ?
Bank Transfer ?
PayPal
Neteller
Skrill
Other Methods Available ?
Bpay, Broker to Broker, FasaPay, Klarna, POLi, RapidPay, THAI Internet Banking, UnionPay, Vietnamese Internet Banking, Bitcoin Wallet
Deposit Waiting Time ?
instant
instant
Withdraw Waiting Time ?
1 business day
1 business day
Bonus Program ?
Costs and Fees
Deposit Fees ?
Withdrawal Commissions ?
Overnight/Swap Fee ?
Inactivity Fee ?
Conversion Fee ?
Account Types
Demo Account ?
Demo Account Expiration ?
Account Currencies ?
AUD, EUR, GBP, USD, CAD, CHF, HKD, JPY, NZD, SGD
AUD, EUR, GBP, USD, ZAR, CHF, HUF, PLN, RUB, SGD
Standard Account ?
Micro Account ?
Low-cost Account ?
Variable Spread Account
Fixed Spread Account
Zero Spread Account ?
ECN Account ?
Conto Swap Free ?
Islamic Account ?
Professional Traders Account
Active Trader Program ?
Fees on Commodities
Crude Oil ?
0.010
0.05
Natural Gas
0.001
0.035
Silver
0.3
Platinum
3
Copper
Soybeans
1.35
0.0275
Corn
0.6
0.0185
Gold
0.3
Forex Fixed Spreads
EUR/GBP Spread
EUR/USD Spread
USD/JPY Spread
GBP/USD Spread
USD/CHF Spread
AUD/USD Spread
USD/CAD Spread
NZD/USD Spread
Forex Variable Spreads
EUR/USD Average Spread
0.1
0.1
USD/JPY Average Spread
0.2
0.1
USD/CHF Average Spread
0.5
0.4
GBP/USD Average Spread
0.4
0.3
USD/CAD Average Spread
0.5
0.5
AUD/USD Average Spread
0.2
0.4
NZD/USD Average Spread
0.4
1.0
EUR/GBP Average Spread
0.4
0.3
Fees on Stocks
Apple
0.26
Facebook
0.15
Alphabet
2.77
Snapchat
0.06
BP
0.08
Tesco
0.0041
Barclays
0.0039
Lloyds
0.0012
Fees on Indices
FTSE100
1.0
1.5
S&P500
0.6
0.7
Dow Jones
1
Nasdaq
2
CAC40
1.0
1.8
DAX30
0.950
2.0
Nikkei 225
6.0
12.0
Euro Stoxx 50
2.6
Fees on Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin
1
0
Ethereum
4.0
0
Ripple
0.015
0
Litecoin
3.0
0
Bitcoin Cash
5.0
0
Dash
4.0
0
Monero
0
0
Neo
0
0
Platforms
cTrader Desktop
cTrader Web
Mirror Trader
ZuluTrade ?
MT4 Dekstop
MT4 Web
MT5 Desktop
MT5 Web
Proprietary Desktop Platform
Proprietary Web Platform
MAC Platforms
Sirix
Mobile Trading
Android
iOS
Windows
Trading Signals on Mobile
Smart Watch App
Forex Trading ?
CFD Trading ?
Alerts ?
Chartings-Drawing Tools
Mobile Available Language
en, dan, de, ne, pol, afrk, chi
en, ar, de, es, fr, hu, po, pol, ru, swe, tur, thai, ko, ind, mal, it, chi
Watchlist Mobile ?
Markets Available
Forex Pairs
63
57
Crypto
63
Commodities ?
21
15
Stocks
1650
160
Indices
25
30
ETF
Futures
4
Options ?
Bonds
7
Metal
7
4
Agricultural
6
8
Energies
5
5
Interest Rates
Penny Stocks ?
IPO ?
Blends ?
Dow Jones
FTSE
Dax
Nikkei
Gold Market
Bitcoin
Real Assets ?
Agricultural, Blends, Bonds
Trading Execution
Direct Market Access (DMA) ?
Straigh Through Processing (STP) ?
Electronic Communication Network (ECN) ?
Market Maker ?
Non Dealing Desk (NDD) ?
FIFO Applies? ?
4 Digits Decimal Pricing ?
5 Digits Decimal Pricing ?
Risk Management
Stop Losses
Take Profits
Limit Orders
Trailing Stop
Margin Call ?
OCO Orders ?
Guaranteed Stop Loss ?
Negative Balance Protection ?
Minimum Trade Size ?
0.01 lots
0.0001 lots
Maximum Trade Size ?
100 lots
100 lots
Special Trading Conditions
MAM ?
PAMM ?
Social Trading ?
Copy Trading ?
LAMM ?
Trading Techniques Allowed
Scalping
Hedging
Spread Betting ?
Expert Advisor (EA) ?
Virtual Private Server ?
API ?
Trading Tools
One-Click Trading ?
Signal Trading
Price Alerts
Number Chart Indicators
51
51
Number Chart Drawing Tools
31
31
Trade Directly From Chart ?
Watchlist ?
Education
Education Center ?
Webinars
Platform Tutorial Video ?
Video on Trading for Beginners ?
Video on Trading for Experts ?
Tutorial Guide
Glossary
Customer Support
Call Back Request ?
Email Support
Phone Support
Live Chat
Support Language Available
en, ar, bul, chi(t/s), cro, cz, de, es, fr, po, ru, thai, ko, ind, viet, mal, it
en, ar, chi(t/s), cz, de, es, fr, gre, hu, po, pol, ru, thai, ko, ind, viet, mal, it, tag
Market Research
Professional Reports
Social Trading Features - Social Feeds ?
Economic Calendar
Daily Email With Trading Ideas
Analysis From Trading Central (Recognia)
Analysis From Delkos Research
AutoChartist
Traders Sentiment ?
News via Twitter
News via FaceBook
Daily Market Commentary
Keeping you better informed
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