IC Markets vs Tickmill
Two brokers, one table. Everything below is taken from what each one publishes on its own site, last read on 2026-09-05. No scores, no ranking.
Raw Spread accounts on MetaTrader, cTrader and TradingView, from the Seychelles-regulated Raw Trading Ltd.
Raw spreads from 0.0 with a $3 per side commission, from $100.
| Detail | IC Markets | Tickmill |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation | Raw Trading Ltd, FSA Seychelles Securities Dealer licence SD018 (reg. 8419879-1). Affiliated ICMP Ltd, Limassol, Cyprus. | FCA 717270 (UK) · CySEC 278/15 (Europe) · FSA Seychelles SD008 · FSCA 49464 (South Africa) · DFSA F007663 (Dubai representative office) |
| Minimum Deposit | — | $100 |
| Max Leverage | — | Up to 1:1000 |
| Spread From | — | 0.0 pips (Raw) |
| Commission | — | Raw: $3 per lot per side. TradingView Raw: $3.50. Classic: none |
| Platforms | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, WebTrader, IC Social, ZuluTrade | MT4, MT5, TradingView, Tickmill Trader |
| Account Types | Raw Spread, cTrader Raw Spread, Standard, Swap Free | Classic, Raw, TradingView Raw |
What the figures say
- Tickmill publishes its minimum deposit ($100); IC Markets does not state one on the pages we read.
- Tickmill publishes its max leverage (Up to 1:1000); IC Markets does not state one on the pages we read.
- Tickmill publishes its spread from (0.0 pips (Raw)); IC Markets does not state one on the pages we read.
- Tickmill publishes its commission (Raw: $3 per lot per side. TradingView Raw: $3.50. Classic: none); IC Markets does not state one on the pages we read.
- Account Types: IC Markets lists Raw Spread, cTrader Raw Spread, Standard, Swap Free; Tickmill lists Classic, Raw, TradingView Raw.
- Tickmill also lists ETFs.
A figure marked “—” is one that broker does not publish on the pages we could read; it is not a zero. Terms differ by country and change often, so confirm on each site before opening an account.
IC Markets: why traders choose it
- Four account types: Raw Spread, cTrader Raw Spread, Standard and Swap Free
- Seven ways to trade, including cTrader, TradingView and the IC Social copy-trading app
- Product range covers forex, commodities, indices, bonds, crypto, stocks, 24-hour stock CFDs and futures CFDs
- Leverage is dynamic and can change at any time, which their own risk warning spells out
- 24/7 support
Tickmill: why traders choose it
- 600+ CFDs, including 60+ currency pairs and 500+ stocks and ETFs
- Classic account trades commission free at spreads from 1.6 pips
- Futures and options on S&P 500, DJIA and NASDAQ, under the UK entity
- Base currencies: USD, EUR, GBP, ZAR
- Four regulators across the group, including the FCA and CySEC
IC Markets pros
- One of the few brokers offering cTrader, TradingView and both MetaTrader versions side by side
- A dedicated swap-free account rather than a swap-free flag bolted onto another type
- The regulator and licence number are printed on every page
IC Markets cons
- The international site is the Seychelles entity; other IC Markets entities serve Australia and Europe with different terms
- Minimum deposit, spreads and commission were not on the pages we could reach; the account comparison sits behind the client area
- Not available to residents of the US, Canada, New Zealand, Iran or North Korea
Tickmill pros
- Named licence numbers for five entities, published on the front page
- A commission free option and a raw spread option at the same $100 entry
- TradingView is a first class platform here, not an afterthought
Tickmill cons
- 1:1000 leverage belongs to the offshore entity, not the FCA or CySEC ones
- Futures and options are UK entity only
- Stocks and ETFs are capped at 1:20 leverage
About IC Markets
IC Markets trades under Raw Trading Ltd, a Seychelles securities dealer, on the international site. It is known for raw-spread pricing and for supporting more platforms than most brokers: MetaTrader 4 and 5, cTrader, TradingView, a web terminal and its own IC Social copy-trading app.
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How this page is put together. Both columns use the same fields as the individual reviews, read from each broker's own site. Some links are affiliate links, which may earn Cubie FX a commission at no extra cost to you. Placement is not for sale and nothing here is ranked.