IC Markets Broker Testimonials

I have been trading with IC Markets since 2013 and I want to share my experience with this broker. My first impression of IC Markets is that this broker is really good for new traders. They have really good spreads, but it's nothing new I guess since they are known for offering raw accounts. As a scalper, I find this is really helpful and cost-saving. But we all know that first impressions are often deceiving. After quite some time, I notice that their commission fees are too high, which is around $3.5 per round turn. That being said, I still recommend this broker since they have great features and their platform is super easy to use. But I don't know if my opinion will change again in the future.

Well, I truly have no complaint regarding Ic Markets, but I just want to share some opinions about them. In the beginning, I was just trying out their demo account as I feel it works best for me. Then, when I feel comfortable enough, I decided to switch to an ECN account and starts trading for real. It was honestly one of the scariest experiences, but I feel sure because their spread is low. Also, this broker is regulated by ASIC, which is an important factor for me, I trust ASIC more than CySEC. I do believe that regulations are very important, they should give you safety. I hope they keep with where they're at present. A genuine trader can make a lot of money from this broker. Although, if I really have to nitpick, I really wish they can change their margin percentage to 50% instead of 100%.

Truly one of the best brokers I have ever tried. So far they have been very excellent in handling my orders, so slippage is almost impossible - although occasionally it did happen around news releases, but nothing major. Despite the low spread, they do charge quite expensive commission fees in my opinion, but since they have been very consistent with the spreads I'm willing to ignore it. Despite that, I have to say that Ic Markets doesn't have the best customer support, but it's not bad. I mean at least they didn't bother me with unwanted phone calls and emails. On the other hand, I have been coming to several of their webinars and classes, and I find them to be extremely informative. They do share good a knowledge that you actually need, and it's not one of those mediocre lessons you find in other brokers, I think they really put good thought into it.

Originally I don't have a problem with this broker, but I just want to share an insight about it. So, I read that there are a lot of people saying they have been charged with an extra withdrawal fee of around $55. I recently experienced the same things too, I personally think that it was way too expensive, even for Ic markets. So I decided to ask the customer service about it. As it turns out because intermediary banks were involved in the processing/transmission of the withdrawal, their involvement is something IC Markets has absolutely zero control over and is an issue that can come up regardless of the broker you use. 

To add, I think their customer service did a great job answering all my questions. Sadly this is not something that I experienced too often with another broker, so I'd like to give a shout-out to IC Markets for doing it.

I think I have been using IC Markets for 3 years already. I have to be honest that since I am using it, there are no problems at all, great service, withdrawal no issues, the spread is super low, and there is no price when there is news so far. I am confident to say that the experience has been very smooth until today. Sure, there are a few hiccups here and there but it is nothing the customer service can't handle. Although I do hope they will add more instruments for their futures product, I trade futures and I think IC Markets has one of the best conditions for it.