GO Markets and TMGM compete on price, platform choice, and asset breadth. The balance between regulation, cost, and access creates a nuanced verdict.
GO Markets and TMGM are closely matched overall, but TMGM offers a far broader instrument range (12,000 vs 350).
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose GO Markets if…
Choose GO Markets if you want true ECN execution. You get $5/lot commission with ASIC regulation and segregated funds.
Choose TMGM if…
Choose TMGM if you want access to 12,000 instruments including DMA equities via IRESS. You have ASIC regulation with segregated funds.
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 | 4.0/ 5 | 4.0/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.0 / 5 | 4.3 / 5▲ |
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
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | GO Markets | TMGM |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | Pass | 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 | Pass | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Pass |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Pass |
GO Markets and TMGM share the same editorial score of 4/5. One concrete differentiator: TMGM requires a lower minimum deposit.
Both GO Markets and TMGM start from 0 pips, making them equivalent on this metric. Compare commissions and account types to evaluate total trading costs.
TMGM has $100, while GO Markets requires at least $200. This makes TMGM more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both GO Markets and TMGM 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, two factors stand out: TMGM requires a lower minimum deposit ($100), lowering the barrier to entry, and both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
GO Markets lists maximum leverage of 500:1, 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.
GO Markets charges $5 per lot, lower than TMGM's $7 per lot. Lower commissions benefit active traders who execute many trades per day.
GO Markets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4, while TMGM supports IRESS, MetaTrader 5, MetaTrader 4. Both provide MetaTrader 5 and MetaTrader 4. GO Markets has exclusive access to cTrader. TMGM has exclusive access to IRESS.
GO Markets wins for safety with ASIC and CySEC oversight (plus FSC) versus TMGM's VFSC and ASIC.
TMGM wins for active traders with 12,000 instruments and DMA access via IRESS.
GO Markets is better suited for scalpers: lower commission ($5/lot).
GO Markets wins for platform choice by offering MT4, MT5, and cTrader.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 4.2 / 5 | 4.3 / 5▲ |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 3.9 / 5 | 4.2 / 5▲ |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 3.8 / 5 | 4.1 / 5▲ |
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| Founded | 2006 | 2013 |
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| Headquarters | Melbourne, Australia | Melbourne, Australia |
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| Min Deposit | $200 | $100▼ lower |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips | 0 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $5/lot▼ lower | $7/lot |
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| 0.5 pips▼ lower | 0.7 pips |
| 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 cardSkrillNetellerPayPal | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardCrypto |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferCredit cardCrypto |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | ASIC CySEC FSC | 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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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
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
$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
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
Dig deeper into each broker’s features, fees, and regulation.
Score 4 / 5
Score 4 / 5
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