Markets.com Review 2027Core Trading Conditions and Fees

Markets.com review 2027: a multi-asset CFD platform

Markets.com was established in 2008 and is one of the better-known CFD brands in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. It is operated by Finalto, a financial trading group that was part of the London-listed gaming technology company Playtech until it was sold to new owners in 2022. The broker's strengths are its own trading platform, a wide range of markets and a set of sentiment and analysis tools. Its forex spreads are less competitive. Here is how it stands for 2027.

Regulation

Markets.com operates through entities authorised by the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and South Africa's FSCA, plus an international entity regulated in the British Virgin Islands. Retail clients in the UK, EU and Australia receive 1:30 leverage, negative balance protection and compensation scheme coverage where it applies.

Pricing

All trading is spread-only, with no commission. EUR/USD is quoted from a published minimum of about 0.6 to 1.0 pips depending on the entity, and typical spreads are somewhat higher. That makes Markets.com more expensive for forex than raw-spread specialists. There are no deposit or withdrawal fees. An inactivity fee of $10 per month applies after three months without logging in, and a conversion fee is charged on trades in a currency different from the account.

The platform

The proprietary web platform and mobile app are well designed and suitable for most traders. They include advanced charts, a wide choice of indicators and several distinctive analysis tools: trader sentiment, hedge fund and insider activity for shares, analyst recommendations and an events calendar linked to instruments. MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 are also supported, and TradingView integration has been added.

Markets

More than 2,200 instruments are available: around 55 currency pairs and CFDs on shares, indices, commodities, bonds, ETFs and cryptocurrencies. The broker also offers its own thematic blends, baskets of stocks grouped around a theme. In some regions it provides share dealing through a separate service.

Leverage and deposit

Leverage for international clients is up to 1:300. The minimum deposit is $100, or the equivalent in euros or pounds, by card, bank transfer or e-wallet. Account opening is quick and fully digital.

Research and education

In-house analysts publish daily commentary and video, and the platform integrates news and technical analysis. Educational content includes webinars and tutorials. Support is available around the clock on trading days by live chat and email.

Risk management features

The platform supports stop-loss, take-profit and trailing stop orders, along with guaranteed stops on selected instruments for an additional cost. Negative balance protection applies to retail clients, so losses cannot exceed the account balance. Price alerts and push notifications can be set from the mobile app. A demo account with virtual funds is available without a time limit for clients who want to learn the platform first.

Account opening

Registration is completed online in a few minutes, and identity verification is usually approved the same day. Accounts can be held in several base currencies, including dollars, euros and pounds. Clients who meet the criteria for professional status can apply for higher leverage, giving up some retail protections in return.

Pros and cons

• Platform: a polished proprietary platform with useful sentiment tools.
• Range: more than 2,200 CFDs.
• Regulation: CySEC, FCA, ASIC and FSCA entities.
• No payment fees: free deposits and withdrawals.
• Forex costs: spreads are above those of low-cost brokers.
• Inactivity fee: charged after only three months.

Who is Markets.com for?

Markets.com suits traders who want a broad range of CFDs on an easy platform with built-in analysis, particularly those interested in shares and indices. Active forex traders focused on spreads will find cheaper options.

Verdict

Markets.com is a competent, well-regulated multi-asset broker. For 2027 its platform and tools are its selling points, and pricing is its weak spot. CFDs carry a high risk of loss.

Markets.com review: compare the alternatives

This Markets.com review is part of our Top 65 Forex Brokers in 2027 ranking. To compare, read the Trading 212 review and the easyMarkets review.