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IKON Finance

7.5/10
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mgk global

8.4/10
8/10RegulationWinner10/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

IKON Finance was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in London, while mgk global was established in 2011 and is based in Cayman Islands. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. IKON Finance serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; mgk global has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at IKON Finance and $250 at mgk global.

mgk global wins this category
FeatureIKON Financemgk global
Min. Deposit$200$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)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-F278
Founded20112011
CountryLondonCayman Islands
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between IKON Finance and mgk global, 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 mgk global). mgk global charges withdrawal fees while IKON Finance does not, giving IKON Finance an edge for frequent withdrawers. IKON Finance applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; mgk global does not. mgk global charges deposit fees; IKON Finance does not. Overall, IKON Finance scores higher on fees in our assessment.

IKON Finance wins this category
FeatureIKON Financemgk global
Min. Deposit$200$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

IKON Finance offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while mgk global supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureIKON Financemgk global
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, ZuluTrade, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how IKON Finance and mgk global 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
FeatureIKON Financemgk global
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. IKON Finance accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while mgk global supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). mgk global uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. mgk global scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

mgk global wins this category
FeatureIKON Financemgk global
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

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

Tied
FeatureIKON Financemgk global
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic