AMarkets and Fusion Markets face off on regulation, costs, and platform access. The outcome hinges on which axis traders value most.
Fusion Markets edges AMarkets on the editorial score. It wins on regulation and cost, while AMarkets provides multilingual support and phone access.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose AMarkets if…
Choose AMarkets if you want SVGFSA regulation, multilingual support, and phone access.
Choose Fusion Markets if…
Choose Fusion Markets if you want no minimum deposit, ASIC regulation, and very low ECN commissions.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
Both brokers offer spreads from 0.00 pips.
| Editorial score | 3.8/ 5 | 4.2/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 3.4 / 5 | 4.2 / 5▲ |
Pros
MT4, MT5, and cTrader all available
Competitive $6 round-turn ECN commission
Mature PAMM platform with full performance transparency
No inactivity fee
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Raw spread account available
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | AMarkets | Fusion Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Fail | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Fail | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS) | Fail | Fail |
| Fees & Spreads | ||
| Raw/ECN spreads available | Pass | Pass |
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Pass | Pass |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | Pass |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| MT4/MT5 available | Pass | Pass |
| Proprietary platform | Fail | Fail |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Fail | Fail |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Fail |
| Phone support | Pass | Fail |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Fail |
The scores are close: AMarkets rates 3.8/5 and Fusion Markets rates 4.2/5. Fusion Markets has a marginal edge in our scoring, but the difference is small enough that your specific priorities — fees, platforms, or regulatory jurisdiction — should guide the final choice.
Both AMarkets and Fusion Markets start from 0 pips, making them equivalent on this metric. Compare commissions and account types to evaluate total trading costs.
Fusion Markets has no minimum deposit, while AMarkets requires at least $100. This makes Fusion Markets more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Fusion Markets holds top-tier regulation (ASIC, VFSC), providing stronger investor protections. AMarkets may be regulated but does not hold top-tier status in our data. Verify regulatory status on each regulator's public register before depositing funds.
Fusion Markets stands out for beginners: it has a lower entry point and provides negative balance protection, which caps losses at your deposited amount. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
AMarkets lists maximum leverage of 3000:1, while Fusion Markets lists up to 500:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
Fusion Markets charges $4.5 per lot, lower than AMarkets's $6 per lot. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day.
AMarkets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while Fusion Markets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Both provide cTrader and MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4.
Fusion Markets is best for regulation due to ASIC licensing.
Fusion Markets wins for active traders thanks to lower ECN commissions.
Fusion Markets is better suited for scalpers: lower commission ($4.5/lot).
Best for beginners: Fusion Markets offers a $0 minimum deposit.
Equally matched with 250 instruments.
Equally matched for platform choice since both offer MT4, MT5, and cTrader.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.0 / 5 | 4.5 / 5▲ |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.1 / 5▲ | 3.9 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 3.9 / 5▲ | 3.8 / 5 |
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| Founded | 2007 | 2017 |
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| Headquarters | Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Melbourne, Australia |
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| Min Deposit | $100 | No minimum▼ lower |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips | 0 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $6/lot | $4.5/lot▼ lower |
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| 0.6 pips | 0.45 pips▼ lower |
| Max Leverage | 3,000:1 | 500:1▲ higher |
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| Inactivity Fee | None | None |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerPayPal |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | SVGFSA | ASIC VFSC |
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| Platforms | cTrader MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 | cTrader MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 |
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| Active bonuses |
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No deposit fees
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
Multilingual customer support
Pros
Among the lowest ECN commissions globally at $4.50/lot round-turn
No minimum deposit and no inactivity fee
Supports MT4, MT5, and cTrader
ASIC regulated with strong Australian broker infrastructure
ETF CFDs available at the same ultra-low commission rate
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Raw spread account available
No deposit fees
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
Cons
SVG FSA registration only, no meaningful retail investor protection
No EU or Tier 1 licensed entity
Very high leverage (3000:1) is a risk amplifier
No top-tier regulatory licence
No negative balance protection
No investor compensation scheme
No proprietary platform
Limited charting capabilities
Cons
Smaller, newer broker (est. 2017) with limited global brand recognition
Limited research and educational content
VFSC license used for non-AU clients offers fewer protections
No investor compensation scheme
No proprietary platform
Limited charting capabilities
No 24/5 live chat
No phone support
Support available in limited languages
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