GO Markets vs IC Trading: 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.

AttributeGO MarketsIC Trading
Licence Score65Strong25Weak
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 3 Tier 3
Licences on record41
1 ASIC Australia Licensed—
2 CySEC Cyprus Licensed—
3 FSC (MU) Mauritius LicensedLicensed
4 FSA (Seychelles) Seychelles Licensed—
Founded20062023
HeadquartersAustraliaMauritius
TypeForex & CFD brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsMT4, MT5, cTraderMT4, MT5, cTrader
Minimum depositUS$200—
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Frequently asked questions

Is GO Markets or IC Trading better regulated?

GO Markets has the higher Licence Score (65 vs 25), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both GO Markets and IC Trading?

Both are matched to licences from FSC (MU).

Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Consider whether you understand how they work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read more.