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FBS vs IC Markets

Complete side-by-side comparison based on verified data from official sources. See which broker offers better trading conditions for your needs.

FBS logo

FBS

FSC
Est. 2009
VS
Score
3:3
IC Markets logo

IC Markets

FSA
Est. 2007

Quick Summary

FBS (established 2009) and IC Markets (established 2007) are both regulated forex and CFD brokers. IC Markets offers tighter spreads starting from 0 pips, compared to FBS's 0.5 pips. FBS provides higher maximum leverage of 1:3000 versus IC Markets's 500:1. FBS has a lower minimum deposit requirement of $1.

Trading Conditions

Feature
FBS
IC Markets
Min. Spread
0.5 pips
0 pips
Min. Deposit
$1
$200
Max Leverage
1:3000
500:1
Execution
STP
ECN/Direct Market Access
Instruments
250+
2250+
Founded
2009
2007
Headquarters
Belize
Australia

Regulation & Licensing

FBS logo
FBS

FSC(000102/6)
Belize
CySEC(331/17)
Cyprus

IC Markets logo
IC Markets

FSA(SD018)
Seychelles
SCB(SIA-F201)
Bahamas
ASIC(335692)
Australia

Platforms & Features

Feature
FBS
IC Markets
Platforms
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, FBS Trader
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView
Copy Trading
VPS Hosting
Neg. Balance Protection
Islamic Account
Demo Account

Server Infrastructure

Metric
FBS
IC Markets
Total Servers
2
5
Total Endpoints
75
40
Countries
16
8
Hosting Providers
Vultr, Metaquotes, FranTech Solutions
Amazon/AWS, Liquidity Connect LLC, Vultr

Account Types

FBS

Standard
Spread: 0.7 pipsMin: $1Lev: 1:3000
Cent
Spread: 0.7 pipsMin: $1Lev: 1:1000
Pro
Spread: 0.5 pipsMin: $200Lev: 1:2000

IC Markets

Raw Spread (MT4/MT5)
Spread: 0 pipsMin: $200Lev: 500:1Comm: $3.5/lot side
Raw Spread (cTrader)
Spread: 0 pipsMin: $200Lev: 500:1Comm: $3/100k USD
Standard
Spread: 0.6 pipsMin: $200Lev: 500:1

Verdict: FBS vs IC Markets

Based on our verified data analysis, both brokers are evenly matched across our comparison criteria. Your choice should depend on your specific trading priorities.

Choose IC Markets if you prioritize the tightest possible spreads. Choose FBS if you need higher leverage. Choose FBS for a lower entry barrier.

Full FBS Review Full IC Markets Review

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