Ayondo
IC Markets
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Overview
Ayondo was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in London, while IC Markets was established in 2007 and is based in Australia. Ayondo holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while IC Markets is regulated by Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) among others. Ayondo serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; IC Markets has 60,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at Ayondo and $200 at IC Markets.
| Feature | Ayondo | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $200 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Financial Services Authority (FSA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2007 |
| Country | London | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 60,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Ayondo and IC Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Ayondo has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $200 at IC Markets). Ayondo charges withdrawal fees while IC Markets does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Ayondo applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; IC Markets does not. Ayondo charges deposit fees; IC Markets does not. Overall, Ayondo scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Ayondo | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $1 | $200 |
| Withdrawal Fees | Yes | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Ayondo offers cTrader, while IC Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. IC Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Ayondo | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | No | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | No | Yes |
| iOS App | No | Yes |
| Android App | No | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web Trader | MT4, MT5, Mirror Trader, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Mac |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Ayondo and IC Markets compare. IC Markets runs regular live webinars; Ayondo does not. IC Markets has a video library; Ayondo does not. IC Markets publishes daily market commentary; Ayondo does not. IC Markets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Ayondo does not. IC Markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. IC Markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Ayondo | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Ayondo accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while IC Markets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). IC Markets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. IC Markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Ayondo | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. IC Markets offers live chat; Ayondo does not, making IC Markets easier to reach in real time. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Ayondo supports 2 languages and IC Markets supports 8, giving IC Markets broader global reach. IC Markets scores higher overall on customer support in our assessment.
| Feature | Ayondo | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | No | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Mandarin | English, Japanese, Chinese, Polish, Afrikans, Danish, Dutch, German and more |