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GO Markets vs ATFX : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

GO Markets

GO Markets

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ATFX

ATFX

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Broker Overview

Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)

Both STP and Market maker broker

ECN

Years of Existence / Established Year

2006

2017

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

No information

254,000 +


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

CySEC, FSC, ASIC

FCA FSCA ASIC SCA , FSC, FSA CySEC FSC Seychelles FSA SFC

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

Most Trusted Global Forex Broker, Asia 2024, Best Global Forex Broker, Asia 2024

Best Global Forex Broker 2024 Best Global Forex Chairman 2024 Best Forex MT4 Broker - Asia 2024 in Global Brand Magazin Awards 2024 Most trusted forex broker in Asia 2023 in FAME awards

Security Measures

FSCS

ATFX Client funds insurance up to USD1,000,000,

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

No

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

No

Yes (Not for professional clients)


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

1000+ products including Share CFDs, Index CFDs, Treasury CFDs

300+ instruments 15+ US, European & Asian stock indices, shares

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

Yes

Yes

Stocks

Yes

Yes

Options

No

Yes

Futures

No

Yes

Bonds

No

No

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

No

Yes (only in ETFs)

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

Yes

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

No

No


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

Yes

MT5

Yes

Yes

cTrader

Yes

No

Social Trading

Yes

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

No

ATFX Mobile Trading App

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)

Go Plus account and standard account

Micro, Classic, Premium, Raw

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

Yes

No

Minimum Deposit

$0

$100

Leverage Available

20:1 to 500:1

1:400

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Depends on assets type

30 lots maximum trade

Commission (per account type)

Plus account- $2.50 per side on FX standard lot, Standard account -$0

Raw- 7 USD per lot

Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)

Beginner to experienced traders

Beginners & experienced


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Master card, Visa, Skrill, Neteller, Bank Transfer

Bank transfers Credit card Debit card E-Wallets

Withdrawal Methods

Master card, Visa, Skrill, Neteller, Bank Transfer

Bank transfers Credit card Debit card E-Wallets

Other E-Wallets Supported

Skrill, Neteller

Neteller Skrill Perfect money


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)

Trading Education Online Courses, Market Analysis and Insights, Webinars, Trading Guides and eBooks, Video Tutorials, GoMarkets Blog Market News and Analysis, Technical Analysis Reports

Tools MT4 & MT5 ATFX Copytrade Trading Central Autochartist ATFX Support & Resistance Indicator MT4 Indicators Position size calculators


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Spread starts from 0.0 pips

Spread- starts from 0.0 to 2.8 pips

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Typical

Variable

Per Lot Fees

Cryptocurrencies: $10 per lot, Spot Brent and Spot WTI: $15 per lot, FX and metals: $40 per lot, BTC: $50 per lot

NA

Options Contract Fees

NA

NA

Futures Contract Fees

NA

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

NA

NA

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

NA

NA

Maximum Leverage

500:1

1:400


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$0

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

$25

$0

Advisory Fees

NA

$0

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

NA

Statement or Document Fee

NA

NA

Account Opening Fee

$0

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

$0

$0

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

Euro:€2.00 per side, Great British Pound: €2.00 per side, New Zealand Dollar: NZ$3.50 per side, United States Dollar: US$2.50 per side

0

Withdrawal Fee

$0

5 Euro/USD charged for withdrawals below 100 EUR/USD


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

Yes


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Monday 00:00 to Friday 24:00 (Platform time)

24x5 forex trading hours Sydney - 10pm to 7am summer session. 11pm to 8am winter session. Tokyo - 11pm to 8am summer session. 12pm to 9am winter session. London - 7am to 4pm summer session. 8am to 5pm winter session. New York - 12pm to 9pm summer session. 1am to 10pm winter session.


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Customer Support

Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)

24/7

24x5

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Call: +230 5869 0074, E-mail: [email protected], Go markets Quick support

E mail: mailto:[email protected] Line:Taiwan 00801127901 Thailand 1800012752

Support Languages

18+

10+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

Level 7 Office 12, ICONEBENE, Lot B441, Rue de L'Institut, Ebene

1st Floor, 32 Cornhill, London EC3V 3SG, United Kingdom

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


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While GO Markets maintains low trading fees with no minimum deposit, ATFX includes some charges for premium features and certain asset trades, making GO Markets the better option for budget-focused traders.
While GO Markets prioritizes fast registration with minimal steps, ATFX focuses on a thorough vetting process that gives more flexibility in choosing account types and features.
New traders may find GO Markets interface more welcoming, while ATFX appeals to experienced users looking for tools like heatmaps, screeners, and market sentiment overlays.
GO Markets supports complex strategies and asset diversity, while ATFX offers clarity and low-cost access for long-term holders.