ifc markets
Traders Trust
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Overview
ifc markets was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Traders Trust was established in 1998 and is based in Cyprus. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. ifc markets serves 60,000+ clients worldwide; Traders Trust has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at ifc markets and $100 at Traders Trust.
| Feature | ifc markets | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| 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), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt f├ó╦å┼í├é┬║r Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin), The National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), The Commissione Nazionale per le Societ├ó╦å┼í├óÔé¼┬á e la Borsa (CONSOB), Finansinspektionen (FI), Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM), Financial Services Authority (FSA) |
| Founded | 2016 | 1998 |
| Country | Cyprus | Cyprus |
| Clients | 60,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ifc markets and Traders Trust, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Traders Trust has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (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, Traders Trust scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ifc markets | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $100 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | Yes |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
ifc markets offers MT5, cTrader, while Traders Trust supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Traders Trust supports social and copy trading features, which ifc markets does not offer. Traders Trust edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | ifc markets | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| 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, Web Trader, 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 Traders Trust compare. Traders Trust runs regular live webinars; ifc markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. Traders Trust publishes daily market commentary; ifc markets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Traders Trust maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Traders Trust scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | ifc markets | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Traders Trust 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 | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Traders Trust offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ifc markets supports 8 languages and Traders Trust supports 2, giving ifc markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | ifc markets | Traders Trust |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |