Two brokers compete on regulation, costs, and platforms. IC Markets emphasizes raw spreads and broad platform support, while NAGA leans into social trading and a proprietary platform.
IC Markets edges NAGA on overall editorial score and true ECN execution with 0.0 pip spreads. NAGA trails with its social trading focus.
Find out which broker best suits your trader profile.
Choose IC Markets if…
Choose IC Markets if you want true ECN raw spreads and broad platform coverage.
Choose NAGA if…
Choose NAGA if you prefer social trading with auto copy and a proprietary platform.
Which broker wins for each type of trader, based on costs, safety, platforms, and editorial scoring.
IC Markets offers tighter spreads from 0.00 pips vs 0.70 pips for NAGA, reducing trading costs.
| Editorial score | 4.7/ 5 | 4.0/ 5 |
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| Score Breakdown | ||
Trust & Regulation 40% weight | 4.6 / 5▲ | 4.3 / 5 |
Pros
True ECN routing with raw 0.0 pip spreads
All three major platforms (MT4, MT5, cTrader)
Deep liquidity from 25+ tier-1 sources
Regulated by top-tier authorities (FCA, ASIC, CySEC)
Client funds held in segregated accounts
A closer look at the specific criteria each broker meets or misses within each scoring category.
| Criteria | IC Markets | NAGA |
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| 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 | Pass |
| Fees & Spreads | ||
| Raw/ECN spreads available | Pass | Fail |
| No deposit fee | Pass | Pass |
| No inactivity fee | Pass | Fail |
| Transparent pricing page | Pass | Pass |
| Platforms & Tools | ||
| MT4/MT5 available | Pass | Pass |
| Proprietary platform | Fail | Pass |
| Mobile app | Pass | Pass |
| Advanced charting tools | Pass | Pass |
| Customer Support | ||
| 24/5 live chat | Pass | Pass |
| Phone support | Pass | Fail |
| Multilingual support | Pass | Pass |
IC Markets rates 4.7/5 versus 4/5 for NAGA. IC Markets edges ahead on our composite score, though both brokers meet a reasonable standard for most traders.
IC Markets starts from 0 pips, tighter than NAGA's 0.7 pips. Tighter spreads lower the cost per trade, which matters most for high-frequency and scalping strategies.
NAGA has $50, while IC Markets requires at least $200. This makes NAGA more accessible for traders with limited starting capital.
Both IC Markets and NAGA 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: NAGA requires a lower minimum deposit ($50), lowering the barrier to entry, and both brokers provide negative balance protection. Also compare demo account availability and educational resources before deciding.
IC Markets lists maximum leverage of 500:1, while NAGA lists up to 400:1. Available leverage depends on your jurisdiction. EU retail clients under ESMA rules are capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs.
IC Markets charges $7 per lot on commission-based accounts. Commission details for NAGA are not currently available. Check their website for up-to-date pricing.
IC Markets supports cTrader, MetaTrader 5, TradingView, MetaTrader 4, while NAGA supports MetaTrader 5, NAGA Trader. Both provide MetaTrader 5. IC Markets has exclusive access to cTrader and TradingView and MetaTrader 4. NAGA has exclusive access to NAGA Trader.
Equally matched; both provide regulation across multiple jurisdictions and segregated client funds.
IC Markets wins for active traders due to 2200 instruments and ECN 0.0 pip spreads.
IC Markets is better suited for scalpers: raw/ECN spreads available, tighter spreads from 0.00 pips.
IC Markets offers MT4/MT5 and cTrader plus TradingView for broad platform choice.
NAGA suits beginners with a $50 minimum and social auto copy.
IC Markets delivers the widest instrument range with 2200 offerings.
Fees & Spreads 30% weight | 5.0 / 5▲ | 3.8 / 5 |
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Platforms & Tools 20% weight | 4.6 / 5▲ | 4.2 / 5 |
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Customer Support 10% weight | 4.5 / 5▲ | 4.0 / 5 |
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| Founded | 2007 | 2015 |
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| Headquarters | Sydney, Australia | Hamburg, Germany |
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| Min Deposit | $200 | $50▼ lower |
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| Spreads From | 0 pips▼ lower | 0.7 pips |
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| Commission / lot | $7/lot | N/A |
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| 0.7 pips | N/A |
| Max Leverage | 500:1▲ higher | 400:1 |
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| Inactivity Fee | None | $10/month (after 90 days) |
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| Deposit Fee | Free | Free |
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| Deposit methods | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNetellerPayPal | Bank transferCredit cardDebit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal methods | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller | Bank transferCredit cardSkrillNeteller |
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| Withdrawal Fee | Free | Free |
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| Regulators | ASIC FSCA CySEC | FSCA BaFin CySEC |
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| Platforms | cTrader MetaTrader 5 TradingView MetaTrader 4 | MetaTrader 5 NAGA Trader |
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| Active bonuses |
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Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
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
BaFin and CySEC regulated, strong EU regulatory stack
NAGA Trader: purpose-built social trading with ranked auto-copy
950+ CFD instruments across multiple asset classes
MT5 available alongside proprietary platform
Client funds held in segregated accounts
Negative balance protection
Investor compensation scheme coverage
No deposit fees
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
Multilingual customer support
Cons
Not available to US residents
Higher minimum deposit than IG/OANDA
No proprietary platform
Cons
Inactivity fee triggers after just 90 days
Spreads not competitive with ECN brokers
Copy trading performance dependent on community quality
No raw spread account option
No phone support
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