IC Markets Corporate Information

Since its establishment in 2007, IC Markets has been authorized by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and holds an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) to offer its services.

In addition to holding a financial license in Cyprus, IC Markets has also obtained licenses from several other regulatory authorities. Among these, the licenses from Cyprus and Australia are particularly notable, as they are known for their stringent regulatory standards and high levels of trustworthiness.

IC Markets Features and Trading Environment

Key Features of IC Markets:

• Leverage of up to 1:1000

• Ultra-low spreads starting from 0 pips

• Fast average execution speed of less than 0.04 seconds

• Wide range of trading instruments with over 2,000 products

• Multiple trading platforms available

• Negative balance protection system for enhanced risk management

IC Markets Account Types

1. Standard Account – The most popular choice among traders, where commissions are included in the spread.

2. Raw Spread Account – Offers extremely tight spreads with a separate commission.

3. cTrader Account – Also features low spreads with commissions charged separately.

For MT4 and MT5 accounts, commissions are calculated per lot. In contrast, cTrader accounts apply commissions upon both opening and closing trades.

All account types can be configured as swap-free Islamic accounts, catering to traders who follow Sharia law.

If you wish to explore the trading environment before committing to a live account, opening a demo account is highly recommended.

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Maximum leverage is 1000x

Starting March 30, 2023, IC Markets has increased the maximum leverage from 500x to 1000x across all account types.
This 1000:1 leverage level is among the highest available globally.

Unlike many other brokers, IC Markets does not reduce leverage based on margin size or upcoming economic news releases. This consistency is especially beneficial for high-volume or currency traders who need stable conditions even during volatile market periods.

Forex Spreads on IC Markets:

IC Markets offers trading on 61 currency pairs, a diverse selection that caters well to retail investors.

Example spreads:

• USD/JPY

  • Standard Account: ~1.0 pip

  • Raw Spread Account: ~0.2 pips

Please note that SWAP rates (overnight fees) are not published on the official website. Traders should check the real-time SWAP values directly on the MT4, MT5, or cTrader platforms.

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About the CFD commodities offered

In addition to forex, IC Markets also offers a wide range of commodities such as indices, commodities, precious metals, energy, cryptocurrencies, stocks, bonds, etc. All of these commodities can be traded on the same trading platform as forex.

All of these commodities can be traded on the same trading platform as forex, which is a major advantage of being able to utilize the same capital for all types of transactions.

Indices

Indices include the following 23 categories, including futures such as DXY (ICE Dollar Index Futures) and VIX (CBOE VIX Index Futures).

Maximum leverage is 200x.

Commodities

The following 8 commodities are available for trading in bulk.

Precious Metals

Precious metals are available for trading in the following 11 commodities.

Energy

Energy has the following 5 commodities available for trading.

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies include Bitcoin, Ether, Ripple and 21 other popular commodities for trading.

Leverage is 200x for MT4 and MT5, and 5x for cTrader.

Bonds

Bonds are available for trading in the following nine commodities.

Stocks

There are more than 2,000 stock commodities available for trading, including popular stocks not only in the United States but also in Japan, Europe, and Australia.

Detailed information on tradable stocks and trading hours can be confirmed on the IC Markets product page.

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High Trade Execution Rates

While IC Markets is widely recognized for its attractive trading conditions, the efficiency of its data center—often overlooked—is especially crucial for individual investors in regions like China.

At IC Markets, trade clearing issues and slippage are extremely rare. With ultra-fast average execution speeds of under 0.04 seconds, the platform ensures a highly responsive trading environment. This is particularly advantageous for scalpers and EA (Expert Advisor) users, who rely on speed and precision.

Flexible and Rich Trading Platforms

IC Markets provides a comprehensive suite of trading platforms compatible across a wide range of devices, allowing you to trade conveniently via smartphone, tablet, or desktop—anytime, anywhere.

Supported Platforms:

• MetaTrader 4 (MT4): Known for its versatility and powerful technical analysis tools, MT4 remains a favorite among seasoned traders.

• MetaTrader 5 (MT5): Built upon MT4, MT5 enhances speed and depth, offering faster order execution and expanded trading features.

• cTrader: Highly regarded by European traders, cTrader is tailored for ECN trading. It offers ultra-low spreads and is optimized for high-speed, floating-spread environments, making it ideal for professional-level trading.

No Restrictions on Trading Techniques, Automated Trading (EA)

IC Markets does not have any restrictions on scalping and arbitrage trading.

In addition, it is possible to use the greatest advantage of MT4, automatic trading (EA) and copy trading, with a high degree of freedom.

Comprehensive Funds Management System

In terms of fund management, IC Markets distinguishes between client funds and business funds, which are managed by trust accounts with Westpac Bank and National Australia Bank.

The official website also clearly states that customer funds will not be used for business purposes and promises to strictly manage customer funds.

Even in the unfortunate event of unforeseen circumstances such as business bankruptcy, IC Markets has added an insurance policy of up to 1 million dollars per person, so the fund management system can be said to be very safe.

About IC Markets Deposit and Withdrawal

When choosing a forex broker, it is very important for traders to choose whether or not to provide a variety of deposit and withdrawal methods, and IC Markets has a variety of channels for traders to choose from in this regard.

Providing domestic remittances and cryptocurrencies for deposits is a major advantage of IC Markets.

Deposit Methods

IC Markets supports the following deposit methods.

※Additional handling fee will be charged

The withdrawal process can be found in the link below.