Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team
Avatrade Me vs IC Markets
Where Avatrade Me and IC Markets differ
| Compare |  Avatrade Me | IC Markets ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $100Lower | $200 |
| Inactivity fee | $50 | $0Lower |
| Markets | Stocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Options, Bonds | Stocks, Forex, CFDs, Futures, Crypto, Bonds |
| Regulators | ADGM FSRA | SIPC |
| Deposit and withdrawal fees | No deposit or withdrawal fees | No internal deposit fees |
| Platforms | WebTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AvaOptions, AvaTrade App | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, CTrader, TradingView, WebTrader, IC Social |
| Stock trade fee | $0 | Not confirmed |
| Account fee | $0 | Not confirmed |
| Investor protection | Not confirmed | SIPC up to USD 500,000 |
| Maximum retail leverage | 400:1 | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Avatrade Me scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Regulators: only Avatrade Me offers ADGM FSRA.
- Regulators: only IC Markets offers SIPC.
- Minimum deposit is lower at Avatrade Me: $100 vs $200.
- Inactivity fee is lower at IC Markets: $0 vs $50.
- Markets: only Avatrade Me offers ETFs, Options.
- Markets: only IC Markets offers Futures, Crypto.
- Platforms: only Avatrade Me offers AvaOptions, AvaTrade App.
- Platforms: only IC Markets offers CTrader, TradingView, IC Social.
- Features: only IC Markets offers Copy trading.
Our verdict on each
Avatrade Me
Avatrade Me charges no account fee and no stock trade fee, so it suits traders who want a broad market list without a monthly bill. The catch is a $100 opening deposit and an inactivity fee of $50, which bites accounts left idle.
IC Markets
IC Markets suits experienced day-traders who want a wide market list and no account fee, and it is a weaker fit if you want to start small. The minimum deposit of $200 is the number most readers will notice, while the inactivity fee of $0 takes that worry away.
Score breakdown
| Area | Avatrade Me | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8Account fee of $0 and stock trade fee of $0 top the cost table, while $50 inactivity and $100 entry pull the other way. | 8.9HigherMinimum deposit of $200 sits above the site median of €4.64, while the inactivity fee is $0. |
| Offer | 9.8 | 9.8 |
| Trust | 8.9Higher | 8.6 |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Avatrade Me | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Stock and ETF brokers | 107 of 471 | 140 of 471 |
| Forex brokers | 46 of 147 | 60 of 147 |
| Low-spread forex brokers | 44 of 145 | 58 of 145 |
| CFD brokers | 36 of 122 | 50 of 122 |
Side by side, item by item
| Markets | Avatrade Me | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Stocks | Yes | Yes |
| ETFs | Yes | No |
| Forex | Yes | Yes |
| CFDs | Yes | Yes |
| Options | Yes | No |
| Futures | No | Yes |
| Crypto | No | Yes |
| Bonds | Yes | Yes |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Avatrade Me | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Demo account, Mobile app | Demo account, Copy trading, Mobile appCovers more |
| Pricing model | Commission free | Low fees |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Experienced, Day traders |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | RB INTERNATIONAL MARKETS (USA) LLC |
| Founded | 2006 | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Avatrade Me | IC Markets | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum deposit | $100above the median | $200highest quarter | $25 |
| Stock trade fee | $0at the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Account fee | $0at the median | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Inactivity fee | $50highest quarter | $0at the median | $0 |
Median across 134 listed brokers.
Pros and cons
Avatrade Me
Pros
- Deposits and withdrawals carry no fee, so moving money adds nothing to the cost of a trade.
- Wide market list in the same login: stocks, etfs and forex.
- Pick your terminal from WebTrader, MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, with a demo account and a mobile app included.
Cons
- Dormant accounts are charged: the inactivity fee is $50, while the median across the brokers compared is €0.
- The minimum deposit of $100 ranks 148 of 213 brands, and the median minimum deposit across the site is €4.64.
- Leverage of 400:1 on retail accounts makes a wrong call expensive fast.
IC Markets
Pros
- The inactivity fee is $0, and the brand ranks at 1 of 56 brands on that measure.
- Deposit and withdrawal carry no internal fees, so moving money in and out does not add to the cost of a trade.
- You can trade stocks, forex, contracts for differences, futures, crypto and bonds from one account, which is a wider list than eToro's stocks, etfs and forex.
Cons
- The minimum deposit of $200 sits above the site median of €4.64, so the account is less accessible than CFI, where the minimum deposit is $0.
- The brand ranks at 172 of 213 brands on minimum deposit, which puts the entry cost near the expensive end of the list.
- The stated audience is experienced traders and day-traders, so a first-time investor gets less hand-holding than the low-fees brands on the site.
Who each suits
Avatrade Me
Who it suits
- Traders who want shares, forex, CFDs, options and bonds in the same account.
- Anyone who likes moving between a web terminal, the MetaTrader platforms and an app.
- New traders who can learn on a demo account before putting money in.
Who should look elsewhere
- CFI, whose minimum deposit is $0, if you want to start with nothing.
- Vantage, if an entry point of $5 matters more than the market list.
- eToro, if crypto and futures on stocks, etfs and forex are part of the plan.
IC Markets
Who it suits
- Experienced day-traders trading forex, contracts for differences, futures and crypto through a single account
- Anyone who trades on several platforms and wants MetaTrader, cTrader, TradingView and a web platform side by side
- Traders who want to hold an account open without paying an inactivity fee
Who should look elsewhere
- First-time investors who want a guided, beginner-led platform, where eToro suits better
- Anyone starting with a small amount, since Vantage opens at a minimum deposit of $5 against $200 here
- Long-term investors building a portfolio of funds or exchange-traded products, which eToro covers with its wider stocks, etfs and forex
Country by country
| Country | Avatrade Me | IC Markets |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Avatrade Me
How much do I need to open an account?+
The minimum deposit is $100. Across the brokers listed here the median minimum deposit is €4.64, so the opening amount asked for sits well above the middle. That balance is what funds your trading across markets, with no separate subscription on top.
Does it charge commission or an account fee?+
The account fee is $0 and the stock trade fee is $0, and the pricing model is commission free. Both sit at the top of the cost table, on position 1 for account fee and 1 for stock trade fee. Nothing is charged for keeping the account open.
IC Markets
What is the minimum deposit to open an IC Markets account?+
The minimum deposit is $200. Set that against the site median of €4.64 to see where the entry point sits, and remember this money is committed before any trade is placed. Readers starting small may prefer a lower floor elsewhere.
Is there an inactivity fee at IC Markets?+
The inactivity fee is $0, so an account can sit open without a charge for being dormant. The brand ranks at 1 of 56 brands on that measure, which makes it one of the strongest results in our data for holding costs.
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