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Choosing between Interactive Brokers and Fusion Markets depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Interactive Brokers is headquartered in Greenwich, USA, while Fusion Markets operates from Melbourne, Australia. Interactive Brokers has the longer track record, established in 1978, compared to Fusion Markets which was founded in 2017. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
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| Interactive Brokers | Fusion Markets | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 4.4/5 ✓ | 3.6/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $0 |
| Spread from | 0.2 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:4 | 1:500 ✓ |
| Regulation | SEC, CFTC, FCA ✓ | ASIC |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | MT4, MT5, TradingView |
Interactive Brokers is the better choice overall, scoring 4.4/5 vs 3.6/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Fusion Markets offers lower spreads (0 pips).
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Interactive Brokers holds licences from SEC, CFTC, FCA. Fusion Markets is regulated by ASIC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets.
On spreads, Fusion Markets is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.2 pips at Interactive Brokers.
Interactive Brokers supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Fusion Markets offers MT4, MT5, TradingView.
Interactive Brokers requires no minimum deposit, while Fusion Markets sets no minimum deposit. This makes Interactive Brokers accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Interactive Brokers at 4.43/5 and Fusion Markets at 3.56/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Interactive Brokers leads overall with a clear advantage.
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4.4/5
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Fusion Markets
3.6/5
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Interactive Brokers scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Interactive Brokers holds a 4.4/5 rating vs Fusion Markets's 3.6/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Interactive Brokers offers spreads from 0.2 pips, while Fusion Markets starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Interactive Brokers requires a minimum deposit of $0. Fusion Markets requires $0.
Interactive Brokers is regulated by SEC, CFTC, FCA, MAS, ASIC, while Fusion Markets holds licences from ASIC.
Interactive Brokers supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Fusion Markets supports MT4, MT5, TradingView.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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