M4Markets Overall rating

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Trustworthiness & Regulation

M4Markets is regulated by two authorities: CYSEC in Cyprus and SC FSA in Seychelles. While the broker is regulated it is important to consider that the total rating is currently at 0.0 out of 5, which may not be fully indicative of its service quality.

Ranked 217 out of 823 in user ratings but higher at 98 out of 823 by expert rating, M4Markets shows a potential disparity between user and expert perceptions.

Founded in 2019, M4Markets is relatively new in the market but has quickly established a presence with 24,669 monthly organic visits, ranking it 256 out of 823 for organic traffic. Trustworthiness is also bolstered by its provision of negative balance protection and segregated client funds.

Company	Licenses & Regulations	Segregated Client Money	Deposit Compensation Scheme	Negative Balance Protection	Rebates	Max. Leverage Retail Clients
Harindale Ltd	Cyprus - CY CYSEC		up to €20,000			30 : 1
Trinota Markets (Global) Limited	Seychelles - SC FSA					1000 : 1

Deposit Insurance

M4Markets provides deposit insurance under the regulatory framework of CYSEC, which includes a deposit compensation scheme. This scheme is designed to compensate investors if an authorized financial firm fails, ensuring a level of protection for client funds.

Additionally, M4Markets segregates client money from its operational capital, providing further security for traders' funds. However, under SC FSA regulation in Seychelles, the deposit compensation scheme is not available, which is an important consideration for traders.

Spreads and Costs

When comparing M4Markets' spreads and costs to other industry-leading brokers, M4Markets generally offers competitive average spreads across various asset classes.

Its forex and commodities spreads are particularly favorable, making it a cost-effective choice for traders in these markets.

Combined Spread/Commission Costs by Asset Class Compared to Market Leading Brokers

Crypto averages comprise (BTCUSD, ETHUSD), forex averages comprise (EURUSD, USDJPY, GBPJPY, EURGBP, AUDNZD, CADCHF), indices averages comprise (US30, AUS200), and commodities average comprises (XAUUSD, XAGUSD) and that data is sampled every 10 seconds for 24 hours to calculate the average. Forex is stated in pips, and the others are stated in base currency. All spreads including both spread and commission calculated in.

Our data comes from our sophisticated spread analyzer tool (spread analyzer), which collects live account information and syncs with our performance analytics system. To compare all brokers and instruments with the latest live data, visit our spread analyzer tool. A spread is the difference between the bid (sell) and ask (buy) price of an asset and can vary widely between brokers and account types.

Some brokers charge higher spreads but no commission, while others charge both, making it crucial to assess the total cost, which includes both spread and commission. Our values reflect this all-in cost. Note that some brokers may set low costs on popular pairs like EURUSD but higher rates on other instruments.

Many brokers also advertise "as low as" spreads that may not reflect the true average or include commissions. Comparing true all-in cost averages across various instruments and asset classes is vital for accurate assessment.

Combined Spread/Commission Costs Per Instrument Compared to Market Leading Brokers

Swap Rates/Financing Fees

Swap rates, also known as overnight financing fees, are charged when a position is held open overnight. Positive swap rates result in payouts to the trader, while negative swap rates incur a cost.

When comparing the average swap rates, M4Markets offers uncompetitive rates, particularly in USDJPY short positions and also XAUUSD long positions, quite above the average offered by industry-leading brokers.

Does M4Markets Offer Islamic/Swap-free Accounts?

Islamic or swap-free trading accounts are designed for traders who cannot receive or pay interest due to their religious beliefs. These accounts comply with Islamic law by not charging swap or rollover interest on overnight positions.

M4Markets offers swap-free accounts to its clients. To qualify for an Islamic account, traders need to provide valid identification and proof of religious affiliation. More details can be found on the broker's website.

Other Fees

Besides spreads and swap rates, M4Markets charges some additional fees that traders should be aware of. These include withdrawal fees and inactivity fees. Below is a summary of these fees:

Comparison to other Brokers

When comparing M4Markets to other brokers, it is evident that M4Markets is a competitive choice, particularly for forex and commodities trading.

Regulated by both CYSEC and SC FSA, it offers a level of trustworthiness and security. However, it is relatively new to the market, established in 2019, which might be a consideration for some traders. Its spreads and swap rates are generally competitive, making it a cost-effective option.

The availability of both MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms is a significant advantage, catering to different trading preferences. In terms of user reviews and popularity, M4Markets has room for improvement, but its expert rating indicates strong potential and reliability.

Trading Platforms - Mobile, Desktop, Automated

M4Markets offers both MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms, available on desktop, mobile, and web. These platforms are known for their advanced charting tools, a wide range of technical indicators, and robust automated trading capabilities.

MT4 uses the MQL4 programming language, which is moderately easy to learn, while MT5 uses MQL5, which is easier and more versatile. Both platforms support automated trading, allowing traders to implement and run trading algorithms.

What Can you Trade?

M4Markets offers a diverse range of trading instruments, including over 100 forex pairs, 30+ cryptocurrencies, 154 stock CFDs, 32 stock index CFDs, and 29 commodities CFDs. While ETFs and options are not available, the broker does offer a single futures CFD.

All instruments are traded as CFDs, meaning traders do not own the underlying assets but can benefit from price movements. CFDs allow for leveraged trading, which can amplify both gains and losses. For more details on available instruments, visit the broker's website.

Available Leverage

M4Markets offers different leverage levels depending on the regulatory entity and the instrument traded. Under CYSEC regulation, the maximum leverage for retail clients is 30:1, while under SC FSA regulation, it goes up to 1000:1.

High leverage can significantly increase potential profits but also amplifies the risk of substantial losses, making it essential for traders to use leverage judiciously.

Prohibited Countries

M4Markets does not accept clients from several countries, including the United States, Iran, Canada and North Korea, among others.
This restriction is due to regulatory requirements and compliance standards. For a complete list of prohibited countries, it is recommended to visit the broker's website.

M4Markets Account types

	Standard	Raw Spread	Premium
Maximum leverage	1000:1	500:1
Mobile Platform	MT4 Mobile, MT5 Mobile
Trading platform	MT4, MT5
Spread Type	Variable Spread
Minimum Deposit	5	500	10000
Minimum Trade Size	0.01
Trailing Stops
Scalping Allowed
Hedging Allowed
Islamic Accounts

	Standard
Maximum leverage	1000:1
Trading platform	MT4MT5
Mobile platform	MT4 MobileMT5 Mobile
Spread type	Variable Spread
Minimum deposit	5
Minimum Trade Size	0.01
Trailing Stops
Scalping Allowed
Hedging Allowed
Islamic Accounts

	Raw Spread
Maximum leverage	500:1
Trading platform	MT4MT5
Mobile platform	MT4 MobileMT5 Mobile
Spread type	Variable Spread
Minimum deposit	500
Minimum Trade Size	0.01
Trailing Stops
Scalping Allowed
Hedging Allowed
Islamic Accounts

	Premium
Maximum leverage	500:1
Trading platform	MT4MT5
Mobile platform	MT4 MobileMT5 Mobile
Spread type	Variable Spread
Minimum deposit	10000
Minimum Trade Size	0.01
Trailing Stops
Scalping Allowed
Hedging Allowed
Islamic Accounts

M4Markets Web traffic

Our web traffic data is sourced from SimilarWeb and sums the traffic data of all websites associated with a broker. Organic visits are visits the broker didn't pay for, based on the available data. This data updates once monthly and can be based on data purchased from internet service providers, traffic metrics sourced by a third party such as Google Analytics that the company chooses to share with SimilarWeb, etc.

M4Markets Profile

24 hour support

Segregated Accounts

Islamic Accounts

Accepts Canadian clients

Accepts Japanese Clients

Non expiring demo

Trading API

Cent accounts

Negative balance protection

Social trading

Regulatory deposit insurance

Trailing stops

Bonuses

Interest on margin

Fixed spread

Variable spread