FP MarketsVerified Regulation

FP Markets is a well-established Australian ECN broker, founded in 2005 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia. The broker holds regulatory licenses from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC license 286354) and the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC license 371/18), providing dual regulatory protection for clients. FP Markets offers access to over 10,000 instruments across forex, indices, commodities, shares, ETFs, bonds, and cryptocurrencies, making it one of the most product-diverse brokers in its class. The broker's Raw account features spreads from 0.0 pips with a competitive commission of $3.00 per lot per side, while the Standard account offers spreads from 1.0 pip with zero commission. FP Markets aggregates pricing from over 20 top-tier liquidity providers to ensure the tightest possible spreads and deepest liquidity pools. Platform support includes MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), IRESS (for direct market access to ASX and global shares), and cTrader, alongside mobile trading applications. Account types include Standard (minimum deposit $100), Raw (minimum deposit $100), and swap-free Islamic accounts. The IRESS platform provides direct market access to over 10,000 global stocks and ETFs with commission-based pricing. FP Markets is well-suited for intermediate to advanced traders who seek ECN-grade execution with ultra-low costs, as well as traders looking for a single broker that can provide both forex/CFD trading and direct equity market access. The broker's comprehensive product range and competitive pricing also make it attractive for portfolio diversification strategies.