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CyprusExness vs IC Markets
What each one charges, who licenses it, and how they rank against each other country by country.
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
The short version
Exness isn't on any of our country lists, because none of its licensed companies is allowed to take clients from the 14 countries we cover. That rules out a head-to-head ranking. IC Markets is on our lists in 9 countries.
We haven't found a fee they both publish in a way we can compare fairly, so the table below just shows what each one charges.
IC Markets holds a top-tier licence from ASIC; Exness has no tier-1 licence.
- Much of Exness' business runs through offshore companies, where client protection is usually weaker.Edge: IC Markets
- We list IC Markets in 9 of the 14 countries we cover, and Exness in none of them.Edge: IC Markets
- Only IC Markets supports TradingView and cTrader.
Where you can use each one
Where each one ranks on our list in every country we cover, its Coinish Score there, and the company that would hold your account. If a broker isn't allowed to take clients from a country, it isn't on that country's list.
Forex brokers
| Country | Exness | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Not listed | #9 of 1661/100Locally licensed International Capital Markets Pty. Ltd. · ASIC |
| Austria | Not listed | #11 of 2859/100EU passport IC Markets (EU) Ltd · CySEC |
| Croatia | Not listed | #9 of 2659/100EU passport IC Markets (EU) Ltd · CySEC |
| Cyprus | Not listed | #10 of 2859/100Locally licensed IC Markets (EU) Ltd · CySEC |
| Germany | Not listed | #12 of 2959/100EU passport IC Markets (EU) Ltd · CySEC |
| Italy | Not listed | #12 of 3159/100EU passport IC Markets (EU) Ltd · CySEC |
| Netherlands | Not listed | #11 of 2859/100EU passport IC Markets (EU) Ltd · CySEC |
| Portugal | Not listed | #11 of 2959/100EU passport IC Markets (EU) Ltd · CySEC |
| Spain | Not listed | #12 of 2959/100EU passport IC Markets (EU) Ltd · CySEC |
CFD brokers
| Country | Exness | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Not listed | #11 of 1861/100Locally licensed International Capital Markets Pty. Ltd. · ASIC |
| Austria | Not listed | #13 of 3059/100EU passport IC Markets (EU) Ltd · CySEC |
| Croatia | Not listed | #11 of 2859/100EU passport IC Markets (EU) Ltd · CySEC |
| Cyprus | Not listed | #12 of 3059/100Locally licensed IC Markets (EU) Ltd · CySEC |
| Germany | Not listed | #14 of 3159/100EU passport IC Markets (EU) Ltd · CySEC |
| Italy | Not listed | #14 of 3359/100EU passport IC Markets (EU) Ltd · CySEC |
| Netherlands | Not listed | #13 of 3059/100EU passport IC Markets (EU) Ltd · CySEC |
| Portugal | Not listed | #13 of 3159/100EU passport IC Markets (EU) Ltd · CySEC |
| Spain | Not listed | #14 of 3159/100EU passport IC Markets (EU) Ltd · CySEC |
Fees and features side by side
| Exness | IC Markets | |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Forex, CFDs | Forex, CFDs |
| Owner | Not verified yet | Not verified yet |
| EUR/USD all-in cost | Not verified yet | 0.6 pips, Raw Spread on cTrader/TradingView (min spread 0.0 pips + $3 per $100,000 per side) |
| Inactivity fee | Not verified yet | None |
| Withdrawal fee | Not verified yet | None |
| Minimum deposit | Not verified yet | $0 (Raw Trading Ltd (IC Markets Global)) |
| Instruments | 200+ | 2,850+ |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Exness Trade app, Exness Terminal, MetaTrader WebTerminal | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, IC Mobile App |
| Deposit methods | Not verified yet | Credit/debit card, PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, Wire transfer, BPAY, Broker to broker |
| Withdrawal time (stated) | Not verified yet | processed within 1 working day; transfer time depends on method |
| Demo account | Yes | Not verified yet |
| Support | Not verified yet | live chat, email · 24/7 |
Every figure comes from the broker's own pages or its regulator. You'll find the sources in each review (Exness, IC Markets).
Licences
IC Markets
- International Capital Markets Pty. Ltd.: ASIC (Tier 1)
- Raw Trading Ltd (IC Markets Global): FSA Seychelles (Tier 3 (offshore))
- IC Markets (EU) Ltd: CySEC (Tier 2)
Exness vs IC Markets: common questions
Which is better, Exness or IC Markets?
Exness isn't on any of our country lists, because none of its licensed companies is allowed to take clients from the 14 countries we cover. That rules out a head-to-head ranking. IC Markets is on our lists in 9 countries. For reference, Exness isn't rated on any of our lists yet, and IC Markets' best ranking is #9 of 26 forex brokers in Croatia.
Is Exness cheaper than IC Markets?
We haven't been able to compare their fees like for like yet. The fees table on this page shows what each one publishes.
Is Exness or IC Markets better regulated?
IC Markets holds a top-tier licence from ASIC; Exness has no tier-1 licence. Which company you actually sign up with depends on where you live; the country table on this page names it for each one.
Can I use both Exness and IC Markets where I live?
We list IC Markets in 9 of the 14 countries we cover, and Exness in none of them.