IC Markets vs IUX
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Rating
IC Markets
4.6
IUX
4.8
Model score
IC Markets
92
IUX
93
Regulation
IC Markets
ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (Seychelles), SCB (Bahamas)
IUX
IUX operates through several global entities to service its international client base. It holds licenses from the FSC in Mauritius (Investment Dealer license), the FSA in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and the ASIC in Australia (IUX Markets AU Pty. Ltd., tailored for specific wholesale/institutional client operations rather than broad retail).
Spreads
IC Markets
Raw spreads starting from 0.0 pips on EUR/USD. Low-latency Equinix NY4 & LD5 data center server execution designed for high-frequency trading and EAs.
IUX
UX boasts institutional-grade pricing. The Standard Account features minimum spreads starting from 0.2 pips, the Pro Account from 0.1 pips, and the Raw Account offers interbank spreads starting at 0.0 pips. The broker utilizes low-latency fiber-optic connections to deliver ~30 ms execution times.
Fees
IC Markets
Raw Spread Account: Spreads from 0.0 pips + $3.50 commission per lot per side ($7.00 round turn). Standard Account: Commission-free with spreads from 0.8 pips. cTrader Raw: Spreads from 0.0 pips + $3.00 commission per $100k.
IUX
Pricing is highly competitive and depends on the account. The Standard and Pro accounts are commission-free (costs are baked into the spread). The Raw account charges a $7 commission per lot round-turn, which is an industry standard for raw ECN pricing. The broker does not charge deposit or internal withdrawal fees.
Platforms
IC Markets
MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), cTrader, TradingView, WebTrader
IUX
The broker is highly streamlined. Traders can use the proprietary IUX WebTerminal, the IUX Trade App (highly rated on iOS and Android), or the industry-leading MetaTrader 5 (MT5) suite.
Account types
IC Markets
Standard, Raw Spread (MT4/MT5), Raw Spread (cTrader/TradingView), Swap-Free (Islamic), Demo
IUX
IUX offers three main tiers: Standard: Best for general traders ($50 min. deposit, spreads from 0.2, zero commission). Raw: Best for scalpers and EAs ($200 min. deposit, spreads from 0.0, $7/lot commission). Pro: Best for high-volume, long-term traders ($200 min. deposit, ultra-low spreads from 0.1, zero commission).
Min deposit
IC Markets
$0 (Recommended starting deposit: $200)
IUX
$50 for the entry-level Standard account, and $200 for the Raw and Pro accounts.
| Topic | IC Markets | IUX |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.6 | 4.8 |
| Model score | 92 | 93 |
| Regulation | ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (Seychelles), SCB (Bahamas) | IUX operates through several global entities to service its international client base. It holds licenses from the FSC in Mauritius (Investment Dealer license), the FSA in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and the ASIC in Australia (IUX Markets AU Pty. Ltd., tailored for specific wholesale/institutional client operations rather than broad retail). |
| Spreads | Raw spreads starting from 0.0 pips on EUR/USD. Low-latency Equinix NY4 & LD5 data center server execution designed for high-frequency trading and EAs. | UX boasts institutional-grade pricing. The Standard Account features minimum spreads starting from 0.2 pips, the Pro Account from 0.1 pips, and the Raw Account offers interbank spreads starting at 0.0 pips. The broker utilizes low-latency fiber-optic connections to deliver ~30 ms execution times. |
| Fees | Raw Spread Account: Spreads from 0.0 pips + $3.50 commission per lot per side ($7.00 round turn). Standard Account: Commission-free with spreads from 0.8 pips. cTrader Raw: Spreads from 0.0 pips + $3.00 commission per $100k. | Pricing is highly competitive and depends on the account. The Standard and Pro accounts are commission-free (costs are baked into the spread). The Raw account charges a $7 commission per lot round-turn, which is an industry standard for raw ECN pricing. The broker does not charge deposit or internal withdrawal fees. |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), cTrader, TradingView, WebTrader | The broker is highly streamlined. Traders can use the proprietary IUX WebTerminal, the IUX Trade App (highly rated on iOS and Android), or the industry-leading MetaTrader 5 (MT5) suite. |
| Account types | Standard, Raw Spread (MT4/MT5), Raw Spread (cTrader/TradingView), Swap-Free (Islamic), Demo | IUX offers three main tiers: Standard: Best for general traders ($50 min. deposit, spreads from 0.2, zero commission). Raw: Best for scalpers and EAs ($200 min. deposit, spreads from 0.0, $7/lot commission). Pro: Best for high-volume, long-term traders ($200 min. deposit, ultra-low spreads from 0.1, zero commission). |
| Min deposit | $0 (Recommended starting deposit: $200) | $50 for the entry-level Standard account, and $200 for the Raw and Pro accounts. |