Global Prime and GO Markets clash on cost, execution, and platform options. The matchup tests whether tighter spreads and transparent reporting outweigh broader platform choice and international regulation.
Global Prime earns the higher editorial score and publishes quarterly execution quality reports, reflecting ASIC-regulated NDD/ECN execution; GO Markets holds ASIC, CySEC, and FSC but trails on the overall score.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose Global Prime if…
Choose Global Prime if you value ASIC regulation and published execution quality reports.
Choose GO Markets if…
Choose GO Markets if you want MT4 MT5 and cTrader plus investor compensation and multilingual support.
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 | 4.2/ 5 | 4.0/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.5 / 5▲ | 4.0 / 5 |
Pros
ASIC regulated with published quarterly execution quality reports
Raw spreads from 0.0 pips with $7 round-turn commission
True NDD execution, no internal position matching
MT4 and cTrader available
Client funds held in segregated accounts
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | Global Prime | GO Markets |
|---|---|---|
| Trust & Regulation | ||
| Top-tier regulator (FCA, ASIC, CFTC, etc.) | Pass | Pass |
| Segregated client funds | Pass | Pass |
| Negative balance protection | Pass | Pass |
| Compensation scheme (e.g. FSCS) | Fail | Pass |
| 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 | Pass | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Fail | Pass |
| Phone support | Fail | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Fail | Pass |
The scores are close: Global Prime rates 4.2/5 and GO Markets rates 4/5. Global Prime 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 Global Prime and GO Markets start from 0 pips, making them equivalent on this metric. Compare commissions and account types to evaluate total trading costs.
Both Global Prime and GO Markets require a minimum deposit of $200 to open a live trading account.
Both Global Prime and GO Markets hold licences from top-tier regulators, indicating a high standard of regulatory oversight. Check each broker's specific regulatory bodies to confirm coverage in your jurisdiction.
For beginners, both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources on each broker's site before deciding.
Global Prime lists maximum leverage of 500:1, while GO 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.
GO Markets charges $5 per lot, lower than Global Prime's $7 per lot. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day.
Global Prime supports cTrader, MetaTrader 4, while GO Markets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Both provide cTrader and MetaTrader 4. GO Markets has exclusive access to MetaTrader 5.
GO Markets wins for regulation due to CySEC and FSC licenses alongside ASIC.
Global Prime wins for active traders thanks to published quarterly execution quality reports.
GO Markets is better suited for scalpers: lower commission ($5/lot).
GO Markets wins with three platforms MT4, MT5 and cTrader.
GO Markets wins with 24/5 live chat, phone support, and multilingual help.
GO Markets wins with 350 instruments compared to Global Prime's 150.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.6 / 5▲ | 4.2 / 5 |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.2 / 5▲ | 3.9 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 4.1 / 5▲ | 3.8 / 5 |
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| Founded | 2010 | 2006 |
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| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | Melbourne, Australia |
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| Min Deposit | $200 | $200 |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips | 0 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $7/lot | $5/lot▼ lower |
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| 0.7 pips | 0.5 pips▼ lower |
| Max Leverage | 500:1 | 500:1 |
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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 cardPayPalSkrill | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerPayPal |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit card | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | ASIC VFSC | ASIC CySEC FSC |
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| Platforms | cTrader MetaTrader 4 | cTrader MetaTrader 5 MetaTrader 4 |
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| Active bonuses |
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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
Pros
True ECN execution with three platform options
ASIC-regulated with a clean Australian track record since 2006
Competitive $5 round-turn ECN commission
Good for Australia and Asia-Pacific timezone traders
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
Raw spread account available
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
Multilingual customer support
Cons
$200 minimum deposit
Limited product range, forex and major CFD classes only
No proprietary platform or copy trading
No investor compensation scheme
No 24/5 live chat
No phone support
Support available in limited languages
Cons
$200 minimum deposit is higher than many ECN peers
Less brand recognition outside Australia and Asia-Pacific
CySEC entity is offshore for non-AU clients
No proprietary platform
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