eToro vs ICM Capital: licences compared

Side-by-side view of each broker's licences, regulator tiers and key facts. Remember that protection depends on which entity holds your account.

AttributeeToroICM Capital
Licence Score74Strong59Moderate
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record42
1 FCA United Kingdom Licensed · FRN 583263Licensed
1 ASIC Australia Licensed—
2 CySEC Cyprus Licensed—
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles LicensedLicensed
Founded20072009
HeadquartersIsraelUnited Kingdom
TypeMulti-asset brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNASDAQ:ETORNo
PlatformsProprietaryMT4, MT5
Minimum depositUS$50—
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Frequently asked questions

Is eToro or ICM Capital better regulated?

eToro has the higher Licence Score (74 vs 59), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both eToro and ICM Capital?

Both are matched to licences from FCA and FSA (Seychelles).

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