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easyMarkets is a forex and CFD broker founded in 2001, headquartered in Limassol, Cyprus. It is regulated by CySEC (licence 079/07), ASIC (licence 246566), FSA (licence SD056). The EUR/USD spread starts from 1.8 pips on a spread-only market-maker model — no separate commission, costs are built into the spread. The minimum deposit is $25. The broker offers 200+ tradable instruments. MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 are available. This page shows verified regulation data, a full trade cost breakdown, and how easyMarkets compares to 100 other brokers on real trading fees.
| Regulator | Licence number | Legal entity | Max leverage | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CySEC Tier 2 — Standard |
079/07 |
Easy Forex Trading Ltd | 30:1 | CY, DE, FR, ES, IT, NL, PL, AT, BE, PT +18 more |
| ASIC Tier 1 — Strict |
246566 |
EF Worldwide Ltd | 30:1 | AU, NZ |
| FSA Tier 3 — Offshore |
SD056 |
EF Worldwide Ltd (SC) | 2000:1 | IL, ZA, AE, SA, IN, NG, KE, EG, BR, MX +23 more |
| Hold duration | Spread cost | Commission | Swap (est.) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intraday (no overnight) | $18.00 | $0.00 | — | $18.00 |
| 1 night | $18.00 | $0.00 | $6.50 | $24.50 |
| 3 nights | $18.00 | $0.00 | $19.50 | $37.50 |
| 1 week | $18.00 | $0.00 | $45.50 | $63.50 |
| 1 month | $18.00 | $0.00 | $195.00 | $213.00 |
Swap rates are industry-typical estimates. Actual overnight rates vary per broker and change with interest rates. Commission is estimated from spread profile (Market Maker).
| Rank | Broker | Spread | Spread $ | Commission | Swap (est.) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pepperstone | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 2 | IC Markets | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 3 | FP Markets | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 4 | Exness | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 5 | Tickmill | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 6 | Eightcap | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 7 | RoboForex | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 8 | LiteFinance | 0 pips | $0.00 | $7.00 | $6.50 | $13.50 |
| 94 | easyMarkets | 1.8 pips | $18.00 | $0.00 | $6.50 | $24.50 |
| MetaTrader | MT4 & MT5 available |
| Copy trading | No |
| Real stock ownership | No (CFD only) |
| Retail loss rate | 76% of retail accounts lose money |
| Headquarters | Limassol, Cyprus |
| Founded | 2001 |
Data sourced from official regulator registers (FCA, ASIC, CySEC, MAS and others), verified 2026-09-15. Spread figures are typical/minimum and may differ on live accounts. Trade cost estimates use standard lot sizes and typical industry swap rates. This page does not constitute financial advice. Read full easyMarkets review →