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Markets.com Overviews
Markets.com is a global brand and is operated by 5 companies across the globe, all regulated by the associated financial authority in that region. They provide clients the opportunity to trade Forex, stocks, commodities, Cryptocurrency, Indices, ETFs, and even Bonds in the form of CFDs . Additionally, they offer U.K. and Ireland clients the chance to open spread betting accounts. Let's take a closer look at this broker.
Trying to understand Markets.com and its history can be tricky; however, it is essentially a global trading and investing broker that the Finalto Group owns. The Finalto Group is the financials division of Playtech, a publicly-traded company listed on the London Stock Exchange and part of the FTSE 250 listed under the ticker PTEC.
If this seems a bit complicated, all you need to know is that this global subsidiary of the Finalto Group was founded in 2008 and is a well-known and reputable online trading broker (electronic trading platform).
They provide clients (day traders and investors of all sorts) the opportunity to trade Forex, stocks (shares), commodities, Cryptocurrency, Indices, ETFs, and even Bonds in the form of CFDs (Contracts for Difference). Additionally, they offer U.K. and Ireland clients the chance to open spread betting accounts.
Markets.com is a global brand (as stated) and is operated by 5 companies across the globe, all regulated by the associated financial authority in that region (we will go into detail on this later to determine how safe they are).
They offer web-based and mobile trading along with trading software that can be used on Windows or Mac (MetaTrader 4 and Metatrader 5).
Let’s take a look at all the features that Markets.com has to offer potential clients wanting to open up an account with them. We will cover everything from who can signup to how to sign up and everything in between.
| Broker Feature | Overview |
| Type of Broker | ECN, STP, NDD |
| Regulation & Licensing | Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)Financial Services Commission (FSC) |
| Applicable Countries Allowed To Trade | |
| Assets Offered | Shares (over 1,900), Forex (56), Commodities (23), Indices 32, Blends (12), Crypto (27), ETfs (77), Bonds (4) |
| Platforms Available | Markets.com Web Platform, Mobile App, MetaTrader 4, Metatrader 5 |
| Mobile Compatibility | Yes |
| Payment & Withdrawal Options | Wire Transfer, Credit Card, Skrill, Neteller, PayPal, Local Bank Transfer, iDEAL, SOFORT |
Facts About Markets.com
- • Martkets.com began as GFC Markets and rebranded in 2008
- The Finalto Group owns Markets.com
- The Finalto group is the financials division of Playtech
- Playtech is listed on the London Stock Exchange
- Playtech is part of the FTSE 250 Index
- Almost 2,000 tradable shares to choose from
- 2,000+ assets to trade
- Markets.com is operated by 5 companies globally
- 5 financial authorities regulate Markets.com
Pros and Cons
PROS
- Regulated by 5 financial authorities across the globe
- Their assets list is among some of the largest for any broker
- Impressive proprietary trading platforms
- Fast execution of positions
- Mobile trading app and web platform are seamless
- Free Reuters reports
CONS
- High Forex spreads compared to other brokers
- Low leverage compare to some other brokers
- Account inactivity charges
Is Markets.com Safe? Broker Regulations
Before we get into which regulatory institutions govern the various entities of Markets.com around the globe, it should be noted that many other brokers, professionals, and institutions give this broker a trust score of 98 out of a possible 99, which essentially means it is considered to be a “low-risk” broker.
We can then take a look at their score and related customer reviews on Trustpilot. Currently, out of 684 reviews this broker has, their score at 4.6 out of a possible 5 stars. That is pretty impressive, seeing that Trustpilot is a review platform open to anyone, and many businesses are made or broken by this website alone.
Now let’s look at the regulatory institutions that keep Markets.com in line. There are five entities that this investment firm (Markets.com) trades under. Depending on the region, each of these is subject to be regulated by a different authority.
The first is the global entity which is Finalto (BVI) Ltd which is regulated by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and is licensed under the number;
- SIBA/L/14/1067
Markets.com that is under Finalto (South Africa) Pty Limited, is then regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), and is under the license number;
- 46860
Finalto Trading Ltd in the U.K. is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and this entity has the license number;
Then Markets.com, operated by Safecap Investments Limited in Cyprus, is regulated by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC). The license number for this firm is;
Lastly, they also have an entity that operates in Australia, which is regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Their Australian Financial Services License number is;
As you can see, no matter which entity a client is registered with, there is a governing regulatory authority that makes sure they are “above board” in all instances. As such, this makes Markets.com a safe and reliable broker.
It should also be noted this broker is an ECN, STP, and NDD broker, meaning that they will connect their clients (traders) with Banks, inter-bank markets, liquidity providers, and such so that they can trade directly at the level of the inter-bank forex market.
Moreover, clients’ funds are not directly impacted or are held with the firm itself. Instead, all client funds are held in separate bank accounts from the company’s. Meaning that they do not have and can’t access it.
- Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC)
- Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)
- Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
- Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)
- Financial Services Commission (FSC)
What Can I Trade with Markets.com?
Markets.com has an impressive array of assets you can trade if you sign up with them. Contrary to many other brokers, they not only offer tradable CFDs that are popular, like Commodities, Forex, Indices, and Shares (Stocks), but their Share asset list is one of the most comprehensive you may find when in search for a CFD broker (which we will discuss next).
They also offer an extensive range of Cryptocurrencies, ETFs, Blends, and Bonds. Let’s take a look at how comprehensive and diverse their assets list is regarding what is available to any day trader (retail trader) that may be looking to start trading.
Shares
Many CFD brokers offer tradable shares but typically only have a handful of the most popular stocks that you can find. These will usually be along the lines of TESLA, APPL, AMZN, etc. However, Markets.com offer a Shares assets list that comprises over 1,900 available stocks (1,991 to be exact).
From HERSHEY’s to MTN and 20th Century FOX are just three out of the almost 2,000 available shares you will be able to trade.
Forex
In terms of Forex, Markets.com is a “typical” broker, and you will be able to find most of the currency pairs available to trade, including major, minor, and exotic pairs. There are 56 Forex pairs that you can trade, including the EUR/USD, USD/JPY, GBP/USD, and USD/CHF.
The spreads for all pairs will vary, but for the Standard and Retail accounts, you can typically expect spreads around of this nature for these currency pairs.
- USD/JPY: 0.9 pips
- AUD/USD: 0.9 pips
- EUR/USD: 0.6 pips
- GBP/USD: 1.2 pips
Commodities
Markets.com offers the normal commodities you will most likely find among other brokers. They offer 23 tradable commodities in total, and you can expect to find assets such as Gold, Cotton Futures, Platinum, Wheat Futures, Rice Futures, Oil, Corn Futures, Palladium, and more.
Indices
Due to the regions where Markets.com operates, they have access to many different exchanges allowing traders to trade up to 32 Indices. You will be able to find all the popular Indices such as the USA 30, France 40, S&P 500, UK100, Germany 40, and many more.
Blends
Some other assets which are available to trade that many other brokers do not offer is that of “Blends.”. A “Blend” typically refers to a combination of different investments that are within the same asset class. For example, a broker may offer a blend of e-commerce companies made up of Amazon, Alibaba, Etsy, eBay, and Best Buy.
In fact, this is one of the blends that Markets.com offers its clients. Markets.com have put together blends that range from Metals to Meme Stocks to Space Investing and offer 12 in total. They include;
- S. Tech
- Cannabis
- Metaverse
- E-Commerce
- Metals
- Einhorn
- Meme Stocks
- Buffett
- Social Media
- OPC
- ESG Leaders
- Space
- Esports
If you do not know much about blends, you can think of them as pretty similar to Indices but ones the broker puts together. It will also help if you remember that a company’s performance that is part of a blend (as with Indices) will affect the outcome of the overall trend.
Crypto
Crypto is a massive market that many beginner traders and new investors want to be a part of, and this broker offers 27 cryptos in total to trade.
ETFs
ETFs are something you can also trade with Markets.com in the form of CFDs. If you don’t know what an ETF is, they are typically a type of pooled investment fund that will function and operate much like a mutual fund. Usually, ETFs will track a particular class of assets (including Indices, sectors, commodities, or others), much like a blend. However, blends do not contain fixed-income securities.
Markets.com allows you to choose from 77 ETFs, and although there are too many to mention, you can view them all here, along with the entire list of all their other tradable assets.
Bonds
Then the last asset that many other CFD brokers usually do not offer, but one that Markets.com does, is that of Bonds. They offer four Bonds in total that you are able to trade, and they are namely;
- S. Treasury Bond (30-year)
- Ger (10-year) Bond
- S. Treasury Note (10-year)
- Gilt (10-year) Bond
- Cryptocurrency
- Stocks (Shares)
- Forex
- Indices
- Commodities
- Blends
- ETFs
- Bonds
How to Trade with Markets.com?
Once you have opened an account with Markets.com, the trading process is quite user-friendly. They offer you the ability to trade via four platforms. The first is through their proprietary web-based platform, which is simple and straightforward to understand.
Take note that we will discuss what type of charts and analysis tools they offer for this platform in the next section. For the most part, this can be considered to be a “standard” platform, and all the typical trading options are available here, including one-click trading and being able to set Limit orders, Market orders, and Stop orders. The ability to set a Stop Loss and Take profit is also available.
Then you have their proprietary mobile trading app which is based on the same principle as their web platform. Most of the same features and functions in terms of being able to trade, apply to the mobile trading app as it does to the platform. Your accounts for both will also be linked, meaning you will not need a separate account for each.
The mobile trading app is available to download from both the iOS and the Google Play stores.
They then have their own version of Metatrader 4 and Metatrader 5. There are two things you will need to consider here, and they are;
- There is no mobile version for MetaTrader 5 or MT5
- You will need to speak to support in order to be able to download their version of MT4 or MT5
MT4 and MT5 are available for PC and Mac; however, as we indicated, you will either need to speak to live chat or Email support and then you will be sent a link from which you can download the respectable platform-appropriate version.
- MetaTrader 4 (Windows/Mac)
- MetaTrader 5 (Windows/Mac)
- Markets.com MarketSX Web Platfrom
- Markets.com Mobile Trading App
How Can I Open Markets.com Account? A Simple Tutorial
Registering with any entity of Markets.com is simple enough, and this entire process will only take you a handful of minutes in total.
It should be noted that Markets.com will automatically direct you to the correct entity in terms of the region based on the location you provide when you signup, and then your region will be verified when you upload your personal documents. This means If you are from the U.K., you will sign up with Markets.com, which the FCA regulates.
Conversely, if you are from South Africa, then you will be directed to sign up with Markets.com, which the FSCA regulates. No matter what region you are in, the process of registration is identical, and even the site layout is the same, which means you probably won’t even know.
All you will need to do (no matter what region you are in) is head to the Markets.com website, and then you will only need to click on the signup button in the top right-hand corner of the page. Here you will have the option to sign up via Email or through three popular social media accounts;
- Apple
Once you have chosen one of these or filled in your Email and password, you will be directed to a page where you will need to fill in the following;
- Name
- Surname
- Phone number
- Location
Your account will then be created, and you can use the login button next to the signup button on the home page to enter the portal. Following that, you will need to fund your account and provide the additional documentation that is required, and this will differ depending on your region.
- • Head to the Markets.com website
- • Click on the signup button located in the top right-hand corner of the web browser
- Enter your Email address and password, or choose to sign up via a social media account
- Input your name, surname, region, and phone number
- Log in to the portal using your newly made credentials by clicking the login button located next to the signup button
- Follow the steps to fund your account and upload the necessary documents to verify your account, depending on your region
Markets.com Charts and Analysis
We discussed that Markets.com has four platforms that allow its clients to trade. Their web platform, although user-friendly, does not offer much in the way of indicators or technical drawing tools. However, this platform provides a news feed of the financial markets, which is a rolling, real-time ticker providing up-to-date information at the tip of your fingers.
The web platform also allows you to view “Xray Live,” a show hosted by Neil Wilson, a Chief Market Analyst. Lastly, it also offers Thomson Reuters Analyst Research. This downloadable report provided by Thomas Reuters is packed with essential information and insight into the financial markets.
The mobile trading app offers the same functionality as the platform and does not offer analysis in the way of technical indicators but does offer simple and intuitive insights in the way of notifications and updates on financial news.
They then offer their version of MT4 and MT5, which has been the gold standard among retail traders and investors since 2005.
If you don’t know, MT4 allows for advanced trading robots, trading operations, trade executions of three types, access to the MQL community, and technical indicators that allow for technical analysis of the financial markets. Some technical indicators that MT4 offers and that will be present in the Markets.com version are;
- Moving averages indicator
- RSI indicator
- Bollinger bands indicator
- Fibonacci tools indicator
- Average true range indicator
- On balance volume indicator
- MACD indicator
Lastly, you can keep up to date with current news and analysis by visiting their (so aptly named) “News and Analysis” section which is available on their website. This is essentially their blog that brings you all the current and most relevant news on the financial markets. This is similar to their platform’s financial commentary section; however, that news feed comes from ForexLive.com, while this is an “in-house” news feed.
