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Markets.com

7.1/10
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trio markets

7.6/10
10/10RegulationTied10/10
1/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchTied4/10
6.5/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Markets.com was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while trio markets was established in 2015 and is based in Australia. Markets.com holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while trio markets is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Markets.com serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; trio markets has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

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FeatureMarkets.comtrio markets
Min. Deposit$250$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC)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
Founded20082015
CountryCyprusAustralia
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Markets.com and trio markets, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. trio markets charges withdrawal fees while Markets.com does not, giving Markets.com an edge for frequent withdrawers. trio markets charges deposit fees; Markets.com does not. Overall, Markets.com scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Markets.com wins this category
FeatureMarkets.comtrio markets
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Markets.com offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while trio markets supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Markets.com supports social and copy trading features, which trio markets does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

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FeatureMarkets.comtrio markets
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Web Trader, 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 Markets.com and trio markets compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

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FeatureMarkets.comtrio markets
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Markets.com accepts 3 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal), while trio markets supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). trio markets uniquely supports Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. trio markets scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

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FeatureMarkets.comtrio markets
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Markets.com and trio markets offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Markets.com supports 14 languages and trio markets supports 8, giving Markets.com broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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FeatureMarkets.comtrio markets
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesArabic, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, and TurkishEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic