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EC Markets

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8.3
United KingdomFCAAustraliaASICSouth AfricaFSCANew ZealandFMABelize / Mauritius / BVIFSCSeychellesFSAUnited Arab EmiratesSCA
Founded 2012UKLondon, UK

EC 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

InstrumentSpread CostSwap LongSwap ShortRebateNet Cost
XAUUSD$26/lot00$20/lot$6.00/lot
EURUSD$11/lot00$9/lot$2.00/lot
GBPUSD$14/lot00$9/lot$5.00/lot
USDJPY$12/lot00$9/lot$3.00/lot

Account Types

Account TypeMin DepositBase CurrencyLeverageCommissionSwap Type
Standard50USD, EUR1:10000Swap-free available
ECN50USD, EUR1:10003Swap-free available
Pro50USD, EUR1:5000Swap-free available

Execution Details

Max Leverage

1:1000

Margin Call / Stop-out

100% / 50%

Execution Type

Market / Instant

Trading Hours (Server Time GMT+0)

ForexSun 22:00 - Fri 22:00
Gold/SilverSun 23:00 - Fri 22:00
IndicesMon 00:00 - Fri 21:00

Platforms

MT4MT5APP

Markets

XAUUSDEURUSDGBPUSDUSDJPY

Rebate Details

AccountInstrumentRebateAuto RebateRebate Cycle
StandardXAUUSD$20/lotYesDaily
StandardEURUSD$9/lotYesDaily
StandardGBPUSD$9/lotYesDaily
StandardUSDJPY$9/lotYesDaily

Regulation & Safety

RegulatorEntityLicense IDJurisdictionProtection
FCAEC Markets Group LtdN/AUnited KingdomSegregated accounts
ASICEC Markets Financial LtdN/AAustraliaSegregated accounts
FSCAEC Markets Financial LtdN/ASouth AfricaSegregated accounts
FMAEC Markets Financial LtdN/ANew ZealandSegregated accounts
FSCEC Markets LimitedN/AMauritiusSegregated accounts
FSAEC Markets LimitedN/ASeychellesSegregated accounts
SCAEC Markets LLCN/AUAESegregated 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

Regulation9.0/10

Regulation scores 9.0/10, which is one of the stronger parts of the EC Markets profile.

Transparency8.5/10

Transparency scores 8.5/10, which is one of the stronger parts of the EC Markets profile.

What to verify

Tools7.0/10

Tools scores 7.0/10, so traders should confirm the latest broker terms instead of relying on one headline metric.

Execution8.0/10

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

EC Markets

Up to $20.00/lot rebate

Open Account

Forex and CFD trading involve risk. Rebates, account terms, and availability may vary by broker, region, and regulation. Review the Risk Disclaimer before opening an account.

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