AMarkets and TMGM square off over regulation, costs, and platforms. The balance between safety nets and breadth of assets drives the tension, inviting a closer look at the verdict.
TMGM edges AMarkets on the editorial score due to ASIC regulation and a broader instrument selection. AMarkets offers MT4/MT5 and cTrader with transparent pricing, but TMGM provides ASIC licensing, negative balance protection, and IRESS access.
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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 | 4.0/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 3.4 / 5 | 4.3 / 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 | TMGM |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Pass |
The scores are close: AMarkets rates 3.8/5 and TMGM rates 4/5. TMGM 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 TMGM start from 0 pips, making them equivalent on this metric. Compare commissions and account types to evaluate total trading costs.
Both AMarkets and TMGM require a minimum deposit of $100 to open a live trading account.
TMGM 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.
For beginners, TMGM provides negative balance protection, capping losses at your deposit amount. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each broker's site before deciding.
AMarkets lists maximum leverage of 3000:1, while TMGM 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.
AMarkets charges $6 per lot, lower than TMGM's $7 per lot. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day.
AMarkets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while TMGM supports IRESS, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. AMarkets has exclusive access to cTrader. TMGM has exclusive access to IRESS.
TMGM wins for safety & regulation, holding ASIC licensing and offering negative balance protection.
TMGM wins for active traders with 12,000+ instruments and DMA-ready IRESS access.
AMarkets is better suited for scalpers: lower commission ($6/lot).
TMGM wins for platform choice with MT4/MT5 and IRESS DMA access.
TMGM wins for beginners thanks to negative balance protection and strong regulation.
TMGM wins for instrument variety with 12,000+ assets on offer.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.0 / 5 | 4.3 / 5▲ |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.1 / 5 | 4.2 / 5▲ |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 3.9 / 5 | 4.1 / 5▲ |
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| Founded | 2007 | 2013 |
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| Headquarters | Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Melbourne, Australia |
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| Min Deposit | $100 | $100 |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips | 0 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $6/lot▼ lower | $7/lot |
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| 0.6 pips▼ lower | 0.7 pips |
| 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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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardCrypto |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNetellerWebMoneyCrypto | Bank transferCredit cardCrypto |
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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 | IRESS 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
10,000+ instruments including real equities via IRESS DMA
ASIC regulated, Tier 1 Australian investor protections
ECN Edge account: raw spreads from 0.0 pips at $7 commission
Strong multilingual support for Asian clients
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
No deposit fees
No inactivity fee
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 supported
Mobile trading app available
Advanced charting tools included
Transparent pricing with clear cost disclosure
24/5 live chat support
Phone support available
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
$100 minimum deposit on standard accounts
Less brand recognition than IC Markets or Pepperstone in Australia
IRESS DMA platform requires separate setup
No investor compensation scheme
No proprietary platform
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Score 3.8 / 5
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