IC Markets takes it, 2 criteria to 1.
Criterion by criterion
| Criterion | IC Markets | Trading 212 |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | 7.5 | 9.0 |
| Fees | 8.0 | 8.0 |
| Platform | 7.5 | 7.0 |
| Support | 7.5 | 6.0 |
| Trader reviews | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Trust score | 7.5 | 7.4 |
The facts, side by side
| IC Markets | Trading 212 | |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2007 | 2006 |
| Headquarters | AU | GB |
| Minimum deposit | 200 | 1 |
| Maximum leverage | 1:500 | 30:1 |
IC Markets: strongest points
- Strong regulatory compliance with top-tier authorities like ASIC and CySEC
- Wide range of over 2,200 tradable instruments across multiple asset classes
- Competitive spreads starting from 0.0 pips and low commissions
Trading 212: strongest points
- FCA-authorised UK entity, FRN 609146
- Holds the FCA permission to hold and control client money
- Authorised continuously since October 2014
Full detail, licence tables and the evidence behind every number: read the IC Markets review and the Trading 212 review. Scores are recomputed daily and this page updates with them.
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