Broker Reviews 2026

In-depth reviews written and tested by our expert team. Each broker is evaluated on regulation, fees, platforms, and more.

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IC Markets

8.2

/10

IC Markets is an ASIC-regulated broker delivering tight raw spreads (from 0.0 pips, averaging 0.1 pips on EUR/USD), sub-40ms execution, and four platform choices. The trade-off? A USD $200 minimum deposit, leverage capped at 1:30 (AU), and minimal education. If you already know how to trade, IC Markets belongs on y

Min Deposit: $200Spread: 0 pipsFinancial Services Authority (Seychelles), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, Capital Markets Authority, Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, Securities Commission of The Bahamas, Australian Securities and Investments Commission

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Fusion Markets

7.9

/10

Fusion Markets has built its entire identity around one promise: cheaper trading. The numbers back it up. A $4.50 round-turn commission on the Zero account, spreads starting from 0.0 pips, and no minimum deposit make this broker genuinely hard to beat on cost. It holds an ASIC licence (tier-1), giving Australian trader

Min Deposit: $1Spread: 0 pipsFinancial Services Authority of Seychelles, Vanuatu Financial Services Commission, Australian Securities and Investments Commission

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Pepperstone

8.4

/10

Our in-depth Pepperstone review for 2026. We tested the platform, spreads, execution, and support.

Min Deposit: $1Spread: 0 pipsFCA, ASIC, CySEC, DFSA, BaFin

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ThinkMarkets

7.6

/10

ThinkMarkets holds verified licences from the FCA (FRN 629628) and ASIC (AFSL 424700)%20PTY%20LTD), earning a Trust Score of 70/100 (Grade B). Standard-account spreads start from 0.4 pips with zero commission; the ThinkZero account charges $7 round-turn on raw spreads. Several offshore licences could not be confirmed o

Min Deposit: $250Spread: 1.1 pipsFinancial Conduct Authority, Australian Securities and Investments Commission, Financial Services Authority, Dubai Financial Services Authority, Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, Financial Sector Conduct Authority, Japan Financial Services Agency, CIMA, FMA

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AvaTrade

8.1

/10

AvaTrade is a well-regulated broker headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. Irish and EEA traders onboard under AVA Trade EU Limited, regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland (C53877), with ICCL investor compensation, negative balance protection, and segregated client funds. The main caveat: spread data is not prominently pu

Min Deposit: $100Spread: 0.9 pipsCentral Bank of Ireland, B.V.I Financial Services Commission, Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Financial Services Agency (Japan), Financial Futures Association of Japan, Abu Dhabi Global Markets (ADGM) Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), Capital Markets Authority (CMA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission, Israel Securities Authority, Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization, Financial Superintendence of Colombia

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Tickmill

7.9

/10

- FCA, CySEC, DFSA, and Seychelles FSA licences all verified on official registers.

Min Deposit: $100Spread: 0 pipsFinancial Services Authority (FSA) Seychelles, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), Labuan FSA

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