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IKON Finance

7.5/10
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7.6/10
8/10RegulationWinner10/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

IKON Finance was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in London, while trio markets was established in 2015 and is based in Australia. Both brokers are regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), among other authorities. IKON Finance serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; trio markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at IKON Finance and $250 at trio markets.

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FeatureIKON Financetrio markets
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-F330
Founded20112015
CountryLondonAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

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

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

Platforms

IKON Finance offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while trio markets 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 Financetrio markets
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 trio markets compare. IKON Finance runs regular live webinars; trio markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. IKON Finance publishes daily market commentary; trio 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.

IKON Finance wins this category
FeatureIKON Financetrio markets
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
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 trio markets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). trio markets uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. trio markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

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FeatureIKON Financetrio markets
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 trio markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. IKON Finance supports 2 languages and trio markets supports 8, giving trio markets broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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FeatureIKON Financetrio markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic