ThinkMarkets Review 2026
Full ThinkMarkets review for New Zealand traders — regulation, spreads, fees and our honest verdict.
Regulation in New Zealand
| Regulator | ASIC ASIC — Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) |
| Licence Number | 424700 |
| Regulated Entity | TF Global Markets (Australia) Pty Ltd |
| Max Leverage (Forex) | 1:30 |
| Minimum Deposit | $0 |
| EUR/USD Spread | From 0.1 pips |
| Instruments | 4,000+ |
| Platforms | ThinkTrader, MT4, MT5 |
| Copy Trading | ✓ |
| Real Stocks | ✗ |
| Inactivity fee | No inactivity fee |
Verdict
Regulated by ASIC (licence 424700). Minimum deposit $0. In New Zealand: maximum forex leverage 1:30.
About ThinkMarkets
ThinkMarkets was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. The broker offers 4,000 tradeable instruments including forex pairs, CFDs on stocks, indices and commodities. It is regulated across multiple jurisdictions with a primary licence held by TF Global Markets (Australia) Pty Ltd under ASIC.
In New Zealand, ThinkMarkets operates as TF Global Markets (Australia) Pty Ltd, authorised by ASIC under licence number 424700. New Zealand traders are subject to a maximum leverage of 1:30 on forex pairs under ASIC rules.
Trading Platforms
Pros
- ASIC regulated — licence 424700
- 4,000+ instruments to trade
- Negative balance protection in New Zealand
- Platforms: ThinkTrader, MT4, MT5
- Copy trading available
Cons
- No inactivity fee
- 76% of retail clients lose money
- CFD trading — you do not own the underlying asset
- No real stock ownership
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ThinkMarkets regulated?
ThinkMarkets holds ASIC licence 424700, issued to the regulated entity {entity}. This is a real, verifiable licence recorded in the official ASIC public register.
What is the minimum deposit for ThinkMarkets in New Zealand?
The minimum deposit is $0. This is the amount required to open a live trading account for traders in New Zealand under ASIC regulation.
What leverage does ThinkMarkets offer in New Zealand?
In New Zealand, ThinkMarkets offers maximum forex leverage of 1:30 under ASIC rules. Higher leverage may be available through offshore-regulated entities.
Is ThinkMarkets safe to trade with?
ThinkMarkets is regulated by ASIC, which requires segregated client funds, negative balance protection and independent audits. Regulation does not eliminate trading risk, but it provides meaningful investor protection.
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