ifc markets
IKON Finance
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Overview
ifc markets was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while IKON Finance was established in 2011 and is based in London. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. ifc markets serves 60,000+ clients worldwide; IKON Finance has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at ifc markets and $200 at IKON Finance.
| Feature | ifc markets | IKON Finance |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $200 |
| 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-F259 | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) |
| Founded | 2016 | 2011 |
| Country | Cyprus | London |
| Clients | 60,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ifc markets and IKON Finance, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. IKON Finance has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (vs $250 at ifc markets). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, IKON Finance scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ifc markets | IKON Finance |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $200 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
ifc markets offers MT5, cTrader, while IKON Finance supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. IKON Finance edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | ifc markets | IKON Finance |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| 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, ZuluTrade, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how ifc markets and IKON Finance compare. IKON Finance runs regular live webinars; ifc markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. IKON Finance publishes daily market commentary; ifc markets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. IKON Finance maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. IKON Finance scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | ifc markets | IKON Finance |
|---|---|---|
| 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. ifc markets accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while IKON Finance supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). ifc markets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. ifc markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | ifc markets | IKON Finance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ifc markets and IKON Finance offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ifc markets supports 8 languages and IKON Finance supports 2, giving ifc markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | ifc markets | IKON Finance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |