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Choosing between Pepperstone and Fusion Markets depends on your trading style, preferred markets, and budget. Pepperstone is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. Pepperstone has the longer track record, established in 2010, 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.
Pepperstone
Fusion Markets
| Pepperstone | Fusion Markets | |
|---|---|---|
| BrokerRank Score | 4.1/5 ✓ | 3.6/5 |
| Min. Deposit | $200 | $0 ✓ |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 0 pips |
| Max Leverage | 1:500 | 1:500 |
| Regulation | ASIC, FCA, CySEC ✓ | ASIC |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, TradingView | MT4, MT5, TradingView |
Pepperstone is the better choice overall, scoring 4.1/5 vs 3.6/5 on BrokerRank's independent rating. On fees, Pepperstone offers lower spreads (0 pips).
See full side-by-side comparison belowPepperstone
Fusion Markets
Pepperstone
Fusion Markets
Lower feesPepperstone holds licences from ASIC, FCA, CySEC. Fusion Markets is regulated by ASIC.
Both brokers offer access to Forex, Cfd, Stocks, Indices markets. Pepperstone additionally covers Crypto. Fusion Markets adds Commodities.
Pepperstone supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, Proprietary Mobile. Fusion Markets offers MT4, MT5, TradingView. Both brokers are available on MT4, MT5, TradingView.
Pepperstone requires a minimum deposit of $200, while Fusion Markets sets no minimum deposit. This makes Fusion Markets accessible to traders with any budget.
BrokerRank scores Pepperstone at 4.12/5 and Fusion Markets at 3.56/5, based on 50+ data points covering regulation, fees, platforms, markets, and user experience. Pepperstone leads overall with a clear advantage.
Pepperstone
4.1/5
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Fusion Markets
3.6/5
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Pepperstone scores higher overall on our independent rating system. Pepperstone holds a 4.1/5 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.
Pepperstone offers spreads from 0 pips, while Fusion Markets starts at 0 pips. Check the fees section above for a full breakdown.
Pepperstone requires a minimum deposit of $200. Fusion Markets requires $0.
Pepperstone is regulated by ASIC, FCA, CySEC, while Fusion Markets holds licences from ASIC.
Pepperstone supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, 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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