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IC Markets

8/10

Intertrader

7.6/10
9/10WinnerRegulation7/10
6/10FeesWinner10/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

IC Markets was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Australia, while Intertrader was established in 2009 and is based in Gibraltar. IC Markets holds licences including Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), while Intertrader is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. IC Markets serves 60,000+ clients worldwide; Intertrader has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at IC Markets and $1 at Intertrader.

IC Markets wins this category
FeatureIC MarketsIntertrader
Min. Deposit$200$1
RegulationAustralian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Financial Services Authority (FSA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
Founded20072009
CountryAustraliaGibraltar
Clients60,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between IC Markets and Intertrader, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Intertrader has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $200 at IC Markets). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. IC Markets charges deposit fees; Intertrader does not. Overall, Intertrader scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Intertrader wins this category
FeatureIC MarketsIntertrader
Min. Deposit$200$1
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

IC Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Intertrader supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. 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.

IC Markets wins this category
FeatureIC MarketsIntertrader
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mirror Trader, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, MacWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how IC Markets and Intertrader compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureIC MarketsIntertrader
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. IC Markets accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Intertrader supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). IC Markets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. IC Markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

IC Markets wins this category
FeatureIC MarketsIntertrader
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both IC Markets and Intertrader offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. IC Markets supports 8 languages and Intertrader supports 2, giving IC Markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureIC MarketsIntertrader
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Japanese, Chinese, Polish, Afrikans, Danish, Dutch, German and moreEnglish, and Chinese