Markets.com
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Choosing between Markets.com and Wealthsimple depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Markets.com is headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus, while Wealthsimple operates from Toronto, Canada. Markets.com has the longer track record, established in 2008, compared to Wealthsimple which was founded in 2014. 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
Wealthsimple
Markets.com is the better choice overall, scoring 3.8/5 vs 3.2/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Wealthsimple offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowOverall Rating
Markets.com
3.8 vs 3.2
Lowest Fees
Wealthsimple
0.6 vs 0 pips
Regulation
Markets.com
3 vs 1 licences
Min. Deposit
Wealthsimple
$100 vs $0
Markets.com
Wealthsimple
Markets.com
Wealthsimple
Lower feesMarkets.com holds licences from ASIC, FCA, CySEC. Wealthsimple is regulated by SEC.
Both brokers offer access to Stocks markets. Markets.com additionally covers Forex, Cfd, Indices, Commodities. Wealthsimple adds Crypto.
On spreads, Wealthsimple 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. Wealthsimple offers Proprietary Web, Proprietary Mobile. Both brokers are available on Proprietary Web.
Markets.com requires a minimum deposit of $100, while Wealthsimple sets no minimum deposit. This makes Wealthsimple accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Markets.com at 3.76/5 and Wealthsimple at 3.20/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Markets.com leads overall with a clear advantage.
Markets.com scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Markets.com holds a 3.8/5 rating vs Wealthsimple's 3.2/5. 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 Wealthsimple starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Markets.com requires a minimum deposit of $100. Wealthsimple requires $0.
Markets.com is regulated by CySEC, ASIC, FCA, while Wealthsimple holds licences from SEC.
Markets.com supports MT4, MT5, Proprietary Web. Wealthsimple 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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