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Choosing between Markets.com and LHV depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Markets.com is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while LHV operates from Tallinn, Estonia. LHV has the longer track record, established in 1999, compared to Markets.com which was founded in 2008. This in-depth comparison covers regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and overall ratings to help you decide which broker is the better fit in 2026.
Markets.com
LHV
| Markets.com | LHV | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 3.8/5 ✓ | 3.4/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $100 | $0 ✓ |
| Spread from | 0.6 pips | 0 pips ✓ |
| Max Leverage | 1:300 ✓ | 1:5 |
| Regulation | CySEC, ASIC, FCA ✓ | Finantsinspektsioon, FCA |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web | Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, LHV Broker |
Markets.com is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 vs 3.4/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, LHV offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowMarkets.com
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Markets.com
LHV
Lower feesMarkets.com holds licences from ASIC, FCA, CySEC. LHV is regulated by FCA, Finantsinspektsioon.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks, Indices markets. Markets.com additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Commodities. LHV adds Etf, Crypto.
On spreads, LHV is more competitive with EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips, compared to 0.6 pips at Markets.com.
Markets.com supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. LHV offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, LHV Broker. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web.
Markets.com requires a minimum deposit of $100, while LHV sets no minimum deposit. This makes LHV accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Markets.com at 3.76/5 and LHV at 3.36/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Markets.com leads overall with a clear advantage.
Markets.com
3.8/5
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LHV
3.4/5
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Markets.com scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Markets.com holds a 3.8/5 rating vs LHV's 3.4/5. The best choice ultimately depends on your trading style — see our full verdict above for a detailed breakdown.
Markets.com offers spreads from 0.6 pips, while LHV starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Markets.com requires a minimum deposit of $100. LHV requires $0.
Markets.com is regulated by CySEC, ASIC, FCA, while LHV holds licences from Finantsinspektsioon, FCA.
Markets.com supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. LHV supports Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile, LHV Broker.
Yes, you can hold accounts at multiple brokers simultaneously. Many traders diversify across platforms to access different markets and tools.
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