IC Global · Raw Trading Ltd
IC Markets Review
IC Global is worth comparing if you need a choice between MetaTrader, cTrader and TradingView or want to price a commission-based forex account. Compare the cost on the platform you will actually use.
- Account and funding
- Raw and Standard
- Platforms
- MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView
- Legal entity or licence
- Seychelles FSA · SD018
Pros and cons
Pros
- Multiple trading platforms
- Published average spreads
- Separate spread-only and commission-based choices
Trade-offs
- Platform-specific commissions complicate comparisons
- Spreads and execution can change around major releases
- Global and EU agreements have different terms
Account comparison
| Account | Pricing or setup | What to compare |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Spread markup, with no separate forex commission. | A spread-based cost model. |
| Raw Spread · MetaTrader | IC quotes US$3.50 per standard lot per side on its global overview. | US$7 round trip before spread and financing. |
| cTrader Raw Spread | Separate cTrader pricing schedule. | Verify the commission basis and account currency. |
Trading costs
IC publishes minimum and average spreads. Use the average for a better starting point than the advertised minimum, and check how spreads behave during your trading hours. For one MetaTrader standard lot, the quoted US$3.50 per side adds up to US$7 before spread, swaps or conversion.
Trading platforms
MT4 and MT5 suit different EA and indicator libraries. IC also lists cTrader and TradingView. Confirm account compatibility, instrument availability and whether your preferred order types work before moving a strategy.
Deposits and withdrawals
Check the initial deposit on the global account overview and the funding screen for your account currency and payment method. Compare withdrawal currency, processing time and potential intermediary bank fees.
Regulation and account protections
IC and IC Markets Global are trading names of Raw Trading Ltd, which lists Seychelles FSA securities dealer licence SD018. IC Markets EU is a separate entity with its own terms.
Check the regulator’s register and your client agreement for margin rules, client-money treatment and complaint procedures.
Frequently asked questions
Is IC the same brand as IC Markets Global?
IC is the refreshed brand used by Raw Trading Ltd. Check the legal name on your agreement to confirm the entity.
How much is a Raw Spread round trip?
The quoted MetaTrader commission totals US$7 per standard lot before spread or financing. Other platforms have their own schedules.