IC Markets takes it, 3 criteria to 2.
A TrueBroker comparison puts two brokers on the same scale: trust scores out of 10, built from regulation, fees, platform, support and verified trader reviews, recomputed daily.
Where does each broker win?
On the five criteria, IC Markets scores higher on regulation (7.8 to 6.0), support (6.0 to 5.8) and trader reviews (7.2 to 6.7), while Vantage Markets scores higher on fees (9.0 to 8.3) and platform (8.9 to 7.4).
| Criterion | IC Markets | Vantage Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | 7.8 | 6.0 |
| Fees | 8.3 | 9.0 |
| Platform | 7.4 | 8.9 |
| Support | 6.0 | 5.8 |
| Trader reviews | 7.2 | 6.7 |
| Trust score | 7.3 | 7.3 |
How do the facts compare?
| IC Markets | Vantage Markets | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 | 2009 |
| Headquarters | AU | not disclosed |
| Minimum deposit | not disclosed | $50 |
What is IC Markets best at?
- ASIC licence 335692 is confirmed for International Capital Markets Pty Ltd
- CySEC licence 362/18 is confirmed for IC Markets (EU) Ltd
- Seychelles FSA registration is confirmed for Raw Trading Ltd
What is Vantage Markets best at?
- Licences confirmed on-register: FSCA, VFSC and ASIC (tier-1)
- Commission schedule itemised: RAW ECN $3/lot, PRO ECN $1.50/lot, from ~1.0 pips
- Most deposit methods stated as $0 fee
Full detail, licence tables and the evidence behind every number: read the IC Markets review and the Vantage Markets review. Scores are recomputed daily and this page updates with them.
FAQ
Is IC Markets regulated more strongly than Vantage Markets?
IC Markets scores better on regulation, 7.8 of 10 to 6.0. The licence detail lives in each full review.
Which has better fees, IC Markets or Vantage Markets?
Vantage Markets scores better on fees, 9.0 of 10 to 8.3. The full cost breakdown is in each review.
So which broker is safer?
It is level: IC Markets and Vantage Markets both score 7.3 of 10 on TrueBroker’s checks of regulation, fees, platform, support and verified trader reviews. Both are re-scored daily; the tiebreak lives in the full reviews.
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