Global Prime Overall rating
Rating | Weight | |
User Rating |
4.4 (28 reviews)
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3 |
Popularity |
3.2
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3 |
Regulation |
4.0
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2 |
Pricing rating |
4.7
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1 |
Customer Support |
5.0
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1 |
Features |
Not rated
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1 |
Pros
- Regulated by AU ASIC, a reputable authority.
- High user rating of 4.4 out of 5.
- Segregated client funds to enhance security.
- Competitive average forex spread of 1.35.
- Established in 2010, indicating a solid track record.
- 143,533 organic monthly visits, showing good popularity.
Cons
- No deposit compensation scheme.
- No NBP protection for clients under VU VFSC.
- Unknown swap rates.
- Not publicly traded, reducing transparency.
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Trustworthiness & Regulation
Global Prime is regulated by AU ASIC and VU VFSC, with a solid user rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 28 total reviews. Of these, 26 are from users with verified real trading accounts. The broker ranks 20th out of 815 forex brokers based on user ratings and 77th based on expert ratings.
Established in 2010, Global Prime is well-regarded in the industry. The broker enjoys a popularity rating of 3.2 out of 5 and receives 143,533 organic monthly visits, ranking 109th in terms of organic traffic. It’s important to remember that even highly regulated and successful financial firms can face challenges and potential failure.
Company | Licenses & Regulations | Segregated Client Money | Deposit Compensation Scheme | Negative Balance Protection | Rebates | Max. Leverage Retail Clients |
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Global Prime Pty Ltd |
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30 : 1 | |
Gleneagle Securities PTY Limited |
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100 : 1 |
Deposit Insurance
Global Prime does not offer a deposit compensation scheme. This means that, unlike some brokers regulated by authorities such as the FCA or CySEC, there is no safety net in place to compensate investors if the broker fails.
While the lack of such a scheme is a drawback, Global Prime's regulation by AU ASIC and its practice of segregating client funds provide a measure of security.
Spreads and Costs
Global Prime offers competitive spreads and costs, especially in the forex market, with an average spread of 1.35. This is lower than many other brokers, indicating cost-efficiency.
The broker's crypto average spread is also reasonably competitive at 5.62, though there are other brokers with tighter spreads in this category. Overall, Global Prime's spreads are in line with industry standards, making it a cost-effective choice for traders.
Combined Spread/Commission Costs by Asset Class Compared to Market Leading Brokers
Broker - Account Type | Crypto Average | Forex Average | Indices Average | Commodities Average |
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Global Prime – Raw | 5.62 | 1.35 | 1.43 | 0.09 |
FBS – Standard | 22.74 | 2.14 | - | 0.17 |
IC Markets – Standard | 9.14 | 1.49 | 1.32 | 0.10 |
Vantage Markets – Standard | 8.64 | 1.99 | - | 0.11 |
Admirals – Trade | - | 2.43 | - | 0.19 |
RoboForex – Pro | - | 2.21 | - | 0.12 |
Forex.com – Standard | - | 2.98 | - | - |
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, 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
Broker - Account Type | BTCUSD | ETHUSD | EURUSD | USDJPY | GBPJPY | EURGBP | AUDNZD | CADCHF | AUS200 | US30 | XAUUSD | XAGUSD |
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Global Prime – Pro ECN | 11.12 | 0.12 | 0.76 | 1.62 | 2.55 | 0.27 | 1.75 | 1.13 | 1.85 | 1.01 | 0.17 | 0.01 |
FBS – Standard | 43.58 | 1.91 | 1.39 | 1.92 | 2.72 | 2.01 | 2.74 | 2.06 | - | 5.58 | 0.31 | 0.03 |
IC Markets – Standard | 15.27 | 3.00 | 0.88 | 1.11 | 1.87 | 1.42 | 2.24 | 1.41 | 1.34 | 0.95 | 0.17 | 0.02 |
Vantage Markets – Standard | 14.60 | 2.60 | 1.46 | 1.83 | 2.50 | 1.57 | 2.61 | 2.10 | - | - | 0.18 | 0.03 |
Admirals – Trade | - | - | 1.22 | 1.57 | 2.45 | 1.16 | 4.27 | 5.12 | 3.58 | - | 0.35 | 0.03 |
RoboForex – Pro | - | - | 1.47 | 2.25 | 3.03 | 1.31 | 3.26 | 1.93 | - | - | 0.22 | 0.02 |
Forex.com – Standard | - | - | 1.41 | 1.65 | 4.20 | 1.54 | 5.22 | 3.86 | - | - | - | - |
Swap Rates/Financing Fees
Swap rates are fees charged for holding a trading position overnight. Positive swap rates result in a payout to the trader, while negative swap rates incur a cost.
Global Prime does not publish it's swap rates and it's impossible to compare how competitive it is against other industry-leading brokers. Still, here are some examples of swap rates provided by the top brokers used in this compariosn:
Broker | Best | Average | NZDUSD Swap Short | NZDUSD Swap Long | USDJPY Swap Short | USDJPY Swap Long | XAUUSD Swap Short | XAUUSD Swap Long |
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Global Prime | -- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
FBS | -- | -4.38 | -0.14 | -0.06 | -2.87 | 0.63 | 6.05 | -29.90 |
IC Markets | Best | -2.27 | -0.10 | -0.14 | -2.59 | 1.25 | 20.78 | -32.84 |
Vantage Markets | -- | -2.33 | -0.22 | -0.22 | -2.65 | 1.00 | 18.90 | -30.80 |
Admirals | -- | - | - | - | - | - | 14.27 | -31.59 |
RoboForex | -- | -5.81 | -0.23 | -0.30 | -3.56 | 1.22 | -3.00 | -29.00 |
Forex.com | -- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Does Global Prime Offer Islamic/Swap-free Accounts?
Islamic accounts, also known as swap-free accounts, are designed for traders who cannot receive or pay interest due to religious reasons. Global Prime offers swap-free accounts for Islamic traders, allowing them to trade without incurring or receiving overnight swap or rollover interest on positions.
To qualify for an Islamic account, traders typically need to request it and may need to provide proof of their faith. It's important to check with Global Prime directly for specific requirements and conditions.
Other Fees
Global Prime charges additional fees that traders should be aware of. Based on top internet sources, here are some of the notable fees:
Fee Type | Details |
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Withdrawal Fee | Global Prime does not charge withdrawal fees for bank transfers, but third-party charges may apply. |
Inactivity Fee | There is no inactivity fee. |
Comparison to other Brokers
Global Prime compares favorably to other brokers in several areas. It is regulated by AU ASIC, which is a respected authority, and has a high user rating of 4.4 out of 5. The broker offers competitive spreads and costs, particularly in the forex market, and has a solid track record since its establishment in 2010.
However, it does lack a deposit compensation scheme and offers limited leverage for retail clients compared to some other brokers. Furthermore, clients under the Vanuatu VFSC entity are not protected by the negative balance protection mechanism, meaning retail clients will be liable for losses if their account balance falls below 0 due to extreme market volatility or next day opening gaps.
Trading Platforms - Mobile, Desktop, Automated
Platform | Type | Automated Trading | Programming Language | Ease of Learnability |
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MetaTrader 5 (coming soon) | Desktop, Mobile, Web | Yes | MQL5 | Moderate |
MetaTrader 4 | Desktop, Mobile, Web | Yes | MQL4 | Moderate |
cTrader (coming soon) | Desktop, Mobile, Web | Yes | C# | Easy |
Global Prime offers MetaTrader 4 for desktop, mobile, and web, with MetaTrader 5 and cTrader coming soon. These platforms are known for their robust features, including advanced charting tools and automated trading capabilities.
MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 use MQL4 and MQL5 programming languages, respectively, which are moderately easy to learn. cTrader uses C#, which is easier to learn and widely used in programming.
What Can you Trade?
Asset Class | Number of Instruments |
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Forex CFD | 50 |
Crypto CFD | 5 |
Stock CFD | - |
Stock Index CFD | 16 |
Commodities CFD | 21 |
ETFs | - |
Bond CFD | 7 |
Futures CFD | - |
Global Prime offers a diverse range of CFDs, including 50 forex pairs, 5 cryptocurrencies, 16 stock indices, 21 commodities, and 7 bonds. The broker does not offer real stock or ETF trading.
CFDs allow traders to speculate on the price movements of these instruments without owning the underlying assets. This provides opportunities to use leverage, increasing potential returns but also the risk of significant losses. For more details on the available instruments, visit Global Prime's website.
Available Leverage
Global Prime offers different leverage levels depending on the regulatory entity and the type of account. For retail clients under AU ASIC, the maximum leverage is 30:1, while clients under VU VFSC can access up to 100:1.
It's essential to understand the implications of leverage, as it can amplify both gains and losses. Higher leverage is typically suited for experienced traders who understand the risks involved.
Prohibited Countries
Global Prime cannot open client accounts for residents of the United States, Canada, Japan, Iran, and North Korea. This restriction is due to regulatory and legal requirements in these countries. Traders should verify their eligibility with the broker before attempting to open an account.
Global Prime Account types
Global Prime Raw | Global Prime Standard | |
Commission | $7.00 Per Lot Per 100K Traded | - |
Maximum leverage | 500:1 | - |
Mobile Platform | MT4 Mobile | |
Trading platform | MT4 | |
Spread Type | Variable Spread | |
Minimum Deposit | 200 | 0 |
Minimum Trade Size | 0.01 | |
Trailing Stops | ||
Scalping Allowed | ||
Hedging Allowed | ||
Islamic Accounts | - |
Global Prime Raw | |
Commission | $7.00 Per Lot Per 100K Traded |
Maximum leverage | 500:1 |
Typical Spread | 0.1 |
Trading platform | MT4 |
Mobile platform | MT4 Mobile |
Spread type | Variable Spread |
Minimum deposit | 200 |
Minimum Trade Size | 0.01 |
Trailing Stops | |
Scalping Allowed | |
Hedging Allowed | |
Islamic Accounts |
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Global Prime Standard | |
Typical Spread | 0.9 |
Trading platform | MT4 |
Mobile platform | MT4 Mobile |
Spread type | Variable Spread |
Minimum deposit | 0 |
Minimum Trade Size | 0.01 |
Trailing Stops | |
Scalping Allowed | |
Hedging Allowed |
Global Prime 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.
Websites |
globalprime.com
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Organic monthly visits | 50,499 (100%) |
Organic traffic rank | 167 out of 825 (Forex Brokers) |
Paid monthly visits | 177 (0%) |
Total monthly visits | 50,676 |
Bounce rate | 49% |
Pages per visit | 3.11 |
Average visit duration | 00:04:38.0860000 |
Global Prime Profile
Company Name | Global Prime Pty Ltd |
Categories | Forex Brokers, Forex Rebates |
Primary Category | Forex Brokers |
Year Founded | 2010 |
Headquarters | Australia |
Office Locations | Australia, Vanuatu |
Account Currency | AUD, CAD, EUR, GBP, SGD, USD |
Client funds bank | Westpac Banking Corporation |
Support Languages | English, Portuguese, Thai |
Funding Methods | AstroPay, Bank Wire, Bitcoin, BPAY, Credit Card, FasaPay, Litecoin, Neteller, PayPal, POLi, Skrill, Vnpay (Vietnam), Alipay, ZotaPay, PayRetailers, Pagsmile (Brazil), AccentPay, Interac (Canada), DragonPay, Wise, Ripple |
Financial Instruments | Forex, Shares, Indices, Bonds, Oil/Energies, Metals |
Global Prime User reviews
Newer user ratings have greater impact than older ratings and user ratings have no impact after 5+ years old. The more reviews a company receives, the higher the maximum possible aggregate user rating. After 100 reviews a company can receive the highest rating, which is an average of their user ratings.
Global Prime Regulation / Money Protection
Company | Licenses & Regulations | Segregated Client Money | Deposit Compensation Scheme | Negative Balance Protection | Rebates | Max. Leverage Retail Clients |
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Global Prime Pty Ltd |
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30 : 1 | |
Gleneagle Securities PTY Limited |
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100 : 1 |
Global Prime Symbols
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