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FP Markets

FP Markets — an Australian forex & CFD broker founded in 2005, offering MT4/MT5, cTrader, and IRESS.

Last verified 2026-08-01
3.8/ 5 editorial scoreTrust 74 · Medium
Best for

Active traders who want raw ECN + stock access (IRESS) from an ASIC broker

Not ideal for

Those seeking the largest bank/public-company broker

Regulation & Safety
3.5
Fees & Deposit
4.0
Platform & Assets
4.0
User Support
3.5

Pros

  • ASIC/CySEC regulation + full platform selection (including IRESS for stocks)
  • Competitive raw spreads
  • Operating since 2005

Cons

  • The global entity (St. Vincent) is less strict than ASIC/CySEC
  • Mid-size brand, not a tier-1 giant
  • Leverage is high-risk

Feature summary

CategoryForex
Minimum depositVaries by account type — check the official site
Demo accountAvailable
PlatformMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, IRESS
InstrumentsForex, Stock/index/commodity CFDs, Stocks (via IRESS)
SupportLive chat, email & phone (market hours)
Regulation statusAustralian (2005) — regulated by ASIC (Australia), CySEC (Cyprus), FSA (St. Vincent for the global entity).
Fee modelRaw spread + commission (Raw) or Standard; competitive
Estimated cost per lotRaw + commission or Standard spread — exact figures not yet verified

Risk & regulation notes

Leveraged trading is high-risk. More importantly here: most retail clients are served by an offshore entity with far weaker investor protection than tier-1 regulators (FCA/ASIC/CySEC). Verify the entity that serves your country and understand the risks before depositing.

Primary sources

Product facts are summarized from the broker's official materials. A broker's own claims are not automatically treated as independent verification.

Update history

  • 2026-08-01

    Added to the directory as a review candidate; official documents not yet examined.

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