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IronFX vs Skilling

Compare IronFX and Skilling side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

IronFX

IronFX

Active forex and CFD traders

IronFX is a Cyprus-founded forex and CFD broker offering 200+ instruments across multiple account types on Me…

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Skilling

Skilling

CFD and forex traders, multiple platforms

Skilling is a CySEC-regulated CFD and forex broker offering 1,200+ instruments across forex, stocks, indices,…

Head-to-head comparison

IronFX vs Skilling
Feature IronFX Skilling
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - -
Regulators FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSC CySEC, FSA
Best for Active forex and CFD traders CFD and forex traders, multiple platforms
Markets & account
Stocks
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Forex
CFDs
Crypto
Futures
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Margin
Multi Currency
Demo Account

Pros & cons

IronFX

IronFX

Pros

  • Regulated by FCA, CySEC, and FSCA
  • UK clients covered by FSCS up to GBP 85,000
  • 200+ instruments across forex, commodities, indices, shares, and crypto CFDs
  • Multiple account types including zero-spread ECN options
  • Free demo account available
  • Free VPS hosting for qualifying deposits
  • IronFX Academy educational resources
  • Copy trading via TradeCopier

Cons

  • Only MetaTrader 4 offered - no MT5 or cTrader
  • $50 annual inactivity fee after 12 months
  • 3% withdrawal fee if no trades have been placed
  • Offshore BVI entity offers materially lighter retail protections
  • History of client complaints and CySEC settlements in 2015 (EUR 335,000) and 2024 (EUR 100,000)
  • Not available to US residents
  • Minimum deposit of $250 on most account types
Skilling

Skilling

Pros

  • Choice of three trading platforms: Skilling Trader, MT4 and cTrader
  • 1,200+ CFD instruments including 70+ forex pairs, 900+ shares, indices, commodities and crypto
  • Standard account minimum deposit of $100
  • Commission-free Standard account with spreads from 0.7 pips on EUR/USD
  • Free demo account with $10,000 virtual balance
  • Copy trading available via Skilling cCopy
  • Negative balance protection for retail clients
  • CySEC-regulated with ICF investor compensation up to EUR 20,000

Cons

  • No direct ownership of shares or crypto - all positions are CFDs
  • Premium account requires $5,000 minimum deposit
  • Research tools are limited compared to larger brokers
  • E-wallet withdrawals (Skrill, Neteller) carry third-party percentage fees
  • Customer support limited to weekdays (approximately 06:00-22:00 CET)
  • No US clients accepted
  • MT4 instruments limited to around 200 compared to 800+ on cTrader and Skilling Trader
  • Offshore FSA entity provides weaker investor protection than the CySEC entity
IronFX

IronFX

IronFX is a Cyprus-founded forex and CFD broker offering 200+ instruments across multiple account types on MetaTrader 4, regulated by FCA, CySEC, and FSCA.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Skilling

Skilling

Skilling is a CySEC-regulated CFD and forex broker offering 1,200+ instruments across forex, stocks, indices, commodities and crypto via MT4, cTrader and its proprietary Skilling Trader.

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Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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