Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Alchemy Markets vs Markets.com
Where Alchemy Markets and Markets.com differ
| Compare |  Alchemy Markets |  Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $1,000 | $100Lower |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Crypto, Bonds, Spread bettingCovers more |
| Regulators | FSA, FCA, MFSA | CySEC, FCA, FSCA, ASIC |
| Investor protection | FSCS up to GBP 85,000 | EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 |
| Platforms | Metatrader, TradingView | Web Platform, Mobile App, MT4, MT5 |
| Stock trade fee | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Account fee | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | $10 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 72.4% |
| Currency conversion fee | Not confirmed | 0.6% |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | Not confirmed | no deposit or withdrawal fees |
| Maximum retail leverage | 1:500 | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Markets.com scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.1.
- Regulators: only Alchemy Markets offers FSA, MFSA.
- Regulators: only Markets.com offers CySEC, FSCA, ASIC.
- Markets.com is licensed in 1 more country.
- Minimum deposit is lower at Markets.com: $100 vs $1,000.
- Markets: only Markets.com offers Bonds, Spread betting.
- Platforms: only Alchemy Markets offers Metatrader, TradingView.
- Platforms: only Markets.com offers Web Platform, Mobile App, MT4.
- Features: only Markets.com offers Mobile app.
Our verdict on each
Alchemy Markets
Alchemy Markets suits funded traders who want forex, CFDs, stocks and crypto in one account on MetaTrader and TradingView. The FCA, FSA and MFSA licences bring FSCS up to GBP 85,000 protection, and retail leverage of 1:500 suits active CFD traders, though the deposit needed to start is high for small balances.
Markets.com
Markets.com suits retail traders who want stocks, forex, cfds, crypto and spread betting under a single account with no commission charged on share dealing. Stock trades carry fees of $0 and the account fee is $0, though the $100 minimum deposit and an inactivity charge of $10 are the figures to weigh.
Score breakdown
| Area | Alchemy Markets | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.2Costs weigh heavily against the brand: the minimum deposit of $1,000 sits well above the €4.64 site median. | 8.9HigherCommission-free model: stock trades at fees of $0, account fee of $0, currency conversion of 0.6%. |
| Offer | 9.1 | 9.7Higher |
| Trust | 9.8 | 9.9Higher |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Alchemy Markets | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | FCA 612233 | FCA 481853 |
| Australia | Not confirmed | |
| Cyprus | Not confirmed | |
| Malta | MFSA C56519 | Not confirmed |
| Seychelles | FSA SD136 | Not confirmed |
| South Africa | Not confirmed |
Feature by feature
| Markets | Alchemy Markets | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | Yes |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Crypto | Yes | Yes |
| Bonds | No | Yes |
| Spread betting | No | Yes |
A third option
ActivTrades has minimum deposit at $0, against $1,000 for Alchemy Markets and $100 for Markets.com.
ActivTrades reviewWhere these facts come from
Alchemy Markets
- alchemymarkets.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- forexsuggest.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- fxleaders.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- fxvnpro.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- tradingfinder.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Markets.com
- markets.com: 6 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- tradingfinder.com: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- wecomparebrokers.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- commodity.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- investingreviews.co.uk: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Alchemy Markets | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 97 of 490 | 40 of 490 |
| Forex brokers | 42 of 147 | 16 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 40 of 145 | 14 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 33 of 122 | 13 of 122 |
| Copy trading platforms | 11 of 37 | 4 of 37 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Alchemy Markets | Markets.com |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Crypto, Demo account, Copy trading | Mobile app, Copy trading, Demo account, CryptoCovers more |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Commission free |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Beginners, Experienced |
| Legal entity | Alchemy Global Limited | Finalto Financial Services Limited |
| Support channels | Not confirmed | Email, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Alchemy Markets | Markets.com | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $1,000highest quarter | $100above the median | $10 |
| Stock trade fee | Not confirmed | $0at the median | $0 |
| Account fee | Not confirmed | $0at the median | $0 |
| Inactivity fee | Not confirmed | $10above the median | $0 |
| Retail accounts that lose money | Not confirmed | 72.4%above the median | 70.375% |
| Currency conversion fee | Not confirmed | 0.6%above the median | 0.4% |
Median across 99 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Alchemy Markets
Pros
- Regulated by the FSA, FCA and MFSA (FSA, FCA and MFSA), with the legal entity Alchemy Global Limited (Alchemy Global Limited).
- One account holds stocks, etfs and forex together, so positions do not have to be split across brokers.
- MetaTrader and TradingView are both available (Metatrader and TradingView).
Cons
- The minimum deposit of $1,000 sits well above the €4.64 site median, ranking 191 of 213 brands on deposit size.
- Retail leverage of 1:500 cuts both ways, so a position that moves the wrong way can take an account down quickly.
- Compared with eToro's list (stocks, etfs and forex), the market range here (stocks, etfs and forex) is narrower at the leveraged end.
Markets.com
Pros
- Stock trades carry fees of $0 on a commission-free model, so placing a share trade is not chargeable
- The account fee is $0, which ranks Markets.com at 1 of 138 brands on that measure
- Deposits and withdrawals carry no deposit or withdrawal fees, so moving money on and off the account stays cheap
Cons
- An inactivity charge of $10 catches dormant balances, placing Markets.com at 35 of 56 brands on that measure
- The minimum deposit of $100 is heavy, ranking at 148 of 213 brands, so a smaller opening balance rules it out
- A currency conversion fee of 0.6% sits on top of the commission-free model, so currency trades cost more than the share trades priced at $0
Who each suits
Alchemy Markets
Who it suits
- Traders with a funded balance who can meet $1,000 to open the account.
- Single-account traders who want the whole list of stocks, etfs and forex in one place.
- Copy traders and demo users, since copy trading and a demo account sit in the feature set (crypto, demo account and copy trading).
Who should look elsewhere
- Not CFI, whose minimum deposit of $0 opens the door to far smaller starting balances.
- Not Vantage, where the minimum deposit is $5.
- Not eToro if futures matter to you, since eToro covers stocks, etfs and forex.
Markets.com
Who it suits
- Retail traders who want stocks, forex, cfds, crypto and spread betting inside a single account
- Investors who trade often enough to clear the $100 minimum and steer clear of the $10 inactivity charge
- UK residents who want the account run by Finalto Financial Services Limited under the FCA
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone opening with a small balance, since the $100 minimum deposit compares with a site median of €4.64 while CFI takes $0 and Vantage takes $5
- Long term holders of an idle balance, because an inactivity charge of $10 applies
- Traders who mainly want forex and the lowest way in, since CFI and Vantage set minimum deposits at $0 and $5
Questions about each
Alchemy Markets
How much do I need to deposit to open an Alchemy Markets account?+
The minimum deposit is $1,000, well above the €4.64 median across the brokers compared here. That places Alchemy Markets at 191 of 213 brands on deposit size, so the account is aimed at traders who can fund a larger balance from the start.
Who regulates Alchemy Markets and is my money protected?+
The broker is regulated by the FSA in the Seychelles (SD136), the FCA in the UK (612233) and the MFSA in Malta (C56519). Investor protection is listed as FSCS up to GBP 85,000, and the legal entity behind the brand is Alchemy Global Limited (Alchemy Global Limited).
Markets.com
Does Markets.com charge commission on shares?+
The pricing model is commission-free, and stock trades carry fees of $0 on the trade itself. Currency conversion of 0.6% and an inactivity charge of $10 sit outside that figure, so regular traders should build both into the running cost.
Is there a monthly or annual account fee?+
Fees run $0 on the account, which ranks Markets.com at 1 out of 138 brands on that measure. Deposits and withdrawals carry no deposit or withdrawal fees as well, so funding the account and taking money back out stay clear of extra charges.
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