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Choosing between IC Markets and Stash depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. IC Markets is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, while Stash operates from New York, USA. IC Markets has the longer track record, established in 2007, compared to Stash which was founded in 2015. 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
Stash
IC Markets is the better choice overall, scoring 3.9/5 vs 3.3/5 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 3.3
Lowest Fees
Tied
0 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Tied
2 vs 2 licences
Min. Deposit
Stash
$200 vs $0
IC Markets
Stash
IC Markets
Stash
Lower feesIC Markets holds licences from ASIC, CySEC. Stash is regulated by SEC, FINRA.
Both brokers offer access to Crypto, Stocks markets. IC Markets additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Indices. Stash adds Etf.
IC Markets supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. Stash offers Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Mobile.
IC Markets requires a minimum deposit of $200, while Stash sets no minimum deposit. This makes Stash accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores IC Markets at 3.87/5 and Stash at 3.32/5, 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 Stash's 3.3/5. 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 Stash starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
IC Markets requires a minimum deposit of $200. Stash requires $0.
IC Markets is regulated by ASIC, CySEC, while Stash holds licences from SEC, FINRA.
IC Markets supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. Stash supports Proprietary Mobile, Proprietary Web.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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