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Choosing between IC Markets and Bestinvest depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. IC Markets is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, while Bestinvest operates from London, UK. Bestinvest has the longer track record, established in 1986, compared to IC Markets which was founded in 2007. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
IC Markets
Bestinvest
IC Markets is the better choice overall, scoring 3.9/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, IC Markets offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
IC Markets
3.9 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
IC Markets
2 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Bestinvest
$200 vs $0
IC Markets
Bestinvest
IC Markets
Bestinvest
Lower feesIC Markets holds licences from ASIC, CySEC. Bestinvest is regulated by FCA.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. IC Markets additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Crypto, Indices. Bestinvest adds Etf.
IC Markets supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. Bestinvest offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile.
IC Markets requires a minimum deposit of $200, while Bestinvest sets no minimum deposit. This makes Bestinvest accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores IC Markets at 3.87/5 and Bestinvest at 3.19/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. IC Markets leads overall with a clear advantage.
IC Markets scores higher overall on our independent rating system. IC Markets holds a 3.9/5 rating vs Bestinvest's 3.2/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
IC Markets offers spreads from 0 pips, while Bestinvest starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
IC Markets requires a minimum deposit of $200. Bestinvest requires $0.
IC Markets is regulated by ASIC, CySEC, while Bestinvest holds licences from FCA.
IC Markets supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. Bestinvest supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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