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Fusion Markets vs Interactive Brokers

Compare Fusion Markets and Interactive Brokers side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Fusion Markets

Fusion Markets

Cost-focused forex and CFD traders

Fusion Markets is an Australian CFD and forex broker offering MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView with low-costโ€ฆ

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Interactive Brokers

Interactive Brokers

Active investors and multi-asset traders

Interactive Brokers is a multi-asset broker with stocks, ETFs, options, futures, currencies, bonds, funds andโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

Fusion Markets vs Interactive Brokers
Feature Fusion Markets Interactive Brokers
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - -
Regulators ASIC, FSA, VFSC SEC, CFTC, FINRA, FCA, CBI, ASIC, SEBI, MAS, CIRO
Best for Cost-focused forex and CFD traders Active investors and multi-asset traders
Markets & account
Stocks
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ETFs
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Forex
CFDs
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Crypto
Bonds
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Options
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Futures
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Margin
Demo Account
Funds
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Fractional Shares
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Investment Plans
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Multi Currency
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Pros & cons

Fusion Markets

Fusion Markets

Pros

  • Zero account commission of $4.50 round-turn is below the industry average
  • No minimum deposit requirement
  • No deposit, withdrawal, or inactivity fees
  • Four major platforms: MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView
  • Free VPS hosting for traders executing 20+ lots per month
  • ASIC-regulated with client funds in segregated NAB accounts
  • Fusion+ copy trading service free for traders meeting minimum 2.5 lot/month threshold
  • 24/7 live human customer support

Cons

  • No negative balance protection for clients under FSA or VFSC entities
  • No investor compensation scheme under any entity
  • Demo account expires after 30 days unless the live account is funded
  • Limited educational content compared to full-service brokers
  • Products limited to CFDs - no real stock or ETF ownership
  • High overnight swap rates relative to many competitors
  • cTrader and TradingView restricted to Zero account holders only
Interactive Brokers

Interactive Brokers

Pros

  • $0 Lite commissions on US stocks and ETFs
  • IBKR Pro stocks from USD 0.0005 per share
  • US options from USD 0.15 per contract
  • Margin loans start at USD 4.14%
  • Cash interest up to USD 3.14%
  • No inactivity fees
  • No minimums for general investment accounts
  • Paper trading with simulated funds

Cons

  • IBKR Pro stocks cost up to USD 0.0035 per share
  • IBKR Lite stock orders include PFOF
  • US options cost up to USD 0.65 per contract
  • Crypto execution and custody are for eligible clients
  • Forecast contracts are limited to eligible clients
Fusion Markets

Fusion Markets

Fusion Markets is an Australian CFD and forex broker offering MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView with low-cost Classic and Zero account pricing.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Interactive Brokers

Interactive Brokers

Interactive Brokers is a multi-asset broker with stocks, ETFs, options, futures, currencies, bonds, funds and crypto across web, mobile and desktop platforms.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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