amarkets
Go Markets
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Overview
amarkets was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in United Kingdom, while Go Markets was established in 2009 and is based in Australia. amarkets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Go Markets is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. amarkets serves 1,000,000+ clients worldwide; Go Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at amarkets and $1 at Go Markets.
| Feature | amarkets | Go Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F223 | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) |
| Founded | 2016 | 2009 |
| Country | United Kingdom | Australia |
| Clients | 1,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between amarkets and Go Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Go Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $250 at amarkets). Both brokers charge withdrawal fees. amarkets charges deposit fees; Go Markets does not. Overall, Go Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | amarkets | Go Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $1 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
amarkets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Go Markets supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Go Markets supports social and copy trading features, which amarkets does not offer. amarkets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | amarkets | Go Markets |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | No |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, Web Trader, Binary, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how amarkets and Go Markets compare. Go Markets runs regular live webinars; amarkets does not. Both provide video tutorials. Go Markets publishes daily market commentary; amarkets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Go Markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Go Markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | amarkets | Go Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. amarkets accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Go Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). amarkets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. amarkets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | amarkets | Go Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both amarkets and Go Markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. amarkets supports 8 languages and Go Markets supports 2, giving amarkets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | amarkets | Go Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |