IKON Finance
Uniglobe Markets
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Overview
IKON Finance was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in London, while Uniglobe Markets was established in 2008 and is based in Marshall Islands. IKON Finance holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Uniglobe Markets is regulated by Unregulated among others. IKON Finance serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Uniglobe Markets has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at IKON Finance and $10 at Uniglobe Markets.
| Feature | IKON Finance | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $10 |
| Regulation | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2011 | 2008 |
| Country | London | Marshall Islands |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between IKON Finance 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 $200 at IKON Finance). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. IKON Finance applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Uniglobe Markets does not. Uniglobe Markets charges deposit fees; IKON Finance does not. Overall, Uniglobe Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | IKON Finance | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $10 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
IKON Finance offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Uniglobe Markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | IKON Finance | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, ZuluTrade, 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 IKON Finance and Uniglobe Markets compare. IKON Finance runs regular live webinars; Uniglobe Markets does not. IKON Finance has a video library; Uniglobe Markets does not. IKON Finance publishes daily market commentary; Uniglobe Markets does not. IKON Finance integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Uniglobe Markets does not. IKON Finance maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. IKON Finance scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | IKON Finance | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
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 Uniglobe Markets supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | IKON Finance | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| Neteller | No | No |
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 Uniglobe Markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | IKON Finance | Uniglobe Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |