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Choosing between Interactive Brokers and GO Markets depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Interactive Brokers is headquartered in Greenwich, USA, while GO Markets operates from Melbourne, Australia. Interactive Brokers has the longer track record, established in 1978, compared to GO Markets which was founded in 2006. 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 | GO Markets | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 4.4/5 ✓ | 3.3/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $0 ✓ | $200 |
| Spread from | 0.2 pips | 0.1 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:4 | 1:500 ✓ |
| Regulation | SEC, CFTC, FCA ✓ | ASIC, CySEC |
| Platforms | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile | MT4, MT5 |
Interactive Brokers is the better choice overall, scoring 4.4/5 vs 3.3/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, GO Markets offers lower spreads (0.1 pips).
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Interactive Brokers holds licences from SEC, CFTC, FCA. GO Markets is regulated by ASIC, CySEC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities markets. Interactive Brokers additionally covers Stocks. GO Markets adds Crypto.
On spreads, GO Markets is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.1 pips, compared to 0.2 pips at Interactive Brokers.
Interactive Brokers supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. GO Markets offers MT4, MT5.
Interactive Brokers requires no minimum deposit, while GO Markets sets a minimum deposit of $200. This makes Interactive Brokers accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Interactive Brokers at 4.43/5 and GO Markets at 3.33/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Interactive Brokers leads overall with a clear advantage.
Interactive Brokers
4.4/5
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GO Markets
3.3/5
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Interactive Brokers scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Interactive Brokers holds a 4.4/5 rating vs GO Markets's 3.3/5. 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 GO Markets starts at 0.1 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Interactive Brokers requires a minimum deposit of $0. GO Markets requires $200.
Interactive Brokers is regulated by SEC, CFTC, FCA, MAS, ASIC, while GO Markets holds licences from ASIC, CySEC.
Interactive Brokers supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. GO Markets supports MT4, MT5.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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