ifc markets
Uniglobe Markets
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Overview
ifc markets was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Uniglobe Markets was established in 2008 and is based in Marshall Islands. ifc markets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Uniglobe Markets is regulated by Unregulated among others. ifc markets serves 60,000+ clients worldwide; Uniglobe Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at ifc markets and $10 at Uniglobe Markets.
| Feature | ifc markets | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $10 |
| 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 | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2016 | 2008 |
| Country | Cyprus | Marshall Islands |
| Clients | 60,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ifc markets and Uniglobe Markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Uniglobe Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $10 (vs $250 at ifc markets). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. ifc markets applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Uniglobe Markets does not. Uniglobe Markets charges deposit fees; ifc markets does not. Overall, Uniglobe Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | ifc markets | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $10 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
ifc markets offers MT5, cTrader, while Uniglobe Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Uniglobe Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | ifc markets | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Windows ├é┬¼├ó╦åÔÇÿ MacOS X. Multiple Terminal. Android. IOS. |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how ifc markets and Uniglobe Markets compare. ifc markets has a video library; Uniglobe Markets does not. ifc markets integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Uniglobe Markets does not. ifc markets scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | ifc markets | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
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 Uniglobe Markets 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 | Uniglobe 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 ifc markets and Uniglobe Markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ifc markets supports 8 languages and Uniglobe Markets supports 2, giving ifc markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | ifc markets | Uniglobe 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 |