EC Markets
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SCAEC Markets Founded in 2012 and licensed by seven leading regulatory bodies including the FCA and ASIC, EC Markets serves over 118,000 active traders across 180+ countries. Offering MT4, MT5, and a proprietary mobile app with spreads from 0.0 pips, the platform is built on institutional-grade liquidity and ultra-fast execution. With quarterly trading volumes exceeding one trillion dollars, EC Markets consistently demonstrates the scale and reliability of a world-class brokerage.
Trading Cost Overview
| Instrument | Spread Cost | Swap Long | Swap Short | Rebate | Net Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XAUUSD | $26/lot | 0 | 0 | $20/lot | $6.00/lot |
| EURUSD | $11/lot | 0 | 0 | $9/lot | $2.00/lot |
| GBPUSD | $14/lot | 0 | 0 | $9/lot | $5.00/lot |
| USDJPY | $12/lot | 0 | 0 | $9/lot | $3.00/lot |
Account Types
| Account Type | Min Deposit | Base Currency | Leverage | Commission | Swap Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 50 | USD, EUR | 1:1000 | 0 | Swap-free available |
| ECN | 50 | USD, EUR | 1:1000 | 3 | Swap-free available |
| Pro | 50 | USD, EUR | 1:500 | 0 | Swap-free available |
Execution Details
Max Leverage
1:1000
Margin Call / Stop-out
100% / 50%
Execution Type
Market / Instant
Trading Hours (Server Time GMT+0)
Platforms
Markets
Rebate Details
| Account | Instrument | Rebate | Auto Rebate | Rebate Cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | XAUUSD | $20/lot | Yes | Daily |
| Standard | EURUSD | $9/lot | Yes | Daily |
| Standard | GBPUSD | $9/lot | Yes | Daily |
| Standard | USDJPY | $9/lot | Yes | Daily |
Regulation & Safety
| Regulator | Entity | License ID | Jurisdiction | Protection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCA | EC Markets Group Ltd | N/A | United Kingdom | Segregated accounts |
| ASIC | EC Markets Financial Ltd | N/A | Australia | Segregated accounts |
| FSCA | EC Markets Financial Ltd | N/A | South Africa | Segregated accounts |
| FMA | EC Markets Financial Ltd | N/A | New Zealand | Segregated accounts |
| FSC | EC Markets Limited | N/A | Mauritius | Segregated accounts |
| FSA | EC Markets Limited | N/A | Seychelles | Segregated accounts |
| SCA | EC Markets LLC | N/A | UAE | Segregated accounts |
EC Markets score-based review
EC Markets currently scores 8.3/10 on Cloud Speed. The strongest signal is Regulation, while Tools is the area traders should review more carefully before opening an account.
Strongest signals
Regulation scores 9.0/10, which is one of the stronger parts of the EC Markets profile.
Transparency scores 8.5/10, which is one of the stronger parts of the EC Markets profile.
What to verify
Tools scores 7.0/10, so traders should confirm the latest broker terms instead of relying on one headline metric.
Execution scores 8.0/10, so traders should confirm the latest broker terms instead of relying on one headline metric.
Who it may fit
EC Markets is most useful to compare when you care about XAUUSD net cost ($6/lot), platform support (MT4, MT5, APP), minimum deposit (50), and automatic rebate handling.
Opening checklist
- Confirm the account entity and regulation references: FCA, ASIC, FSCA, FMA.
- Check whether your country, account type, and platform qualify for the displayed rebate.
- Confirm deposit, withdrawal, leverage, stop-out, and rebate payout terms before funding.
EC Markets trading cost and rebate notes
EC Markets is listed with XAUUSD cost data showing $26/lot spread cost, $20/lot rebate, and an estimated $6/lot net cost. These figures help traders compare the practical cost after rebates instead of looking at spread or rebate in isolation.
EC Markets supports MT4, MT5, APP and covers markets such as XAUUSD, EURUSD, GBPUSD, USDJPY. Traders should first confirm that the broker supports the platform, account type, and instrument they actually plan to trade.
EC Markets regulation references include FCA, ASIC, FSCA, FMA. Regulation, licensed entity, regional eligibility, funding rules, and withdrawal terms should all be reviewed before opening an account.
Frequently asked questions
Rating Breakdown
EC Markets
Up to $20.00/lot rebate