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City Index vs Fusion Markets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

City Index

City Index

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Fusion Markets

Fusion Markets

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Broker Overview

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

Market maker

ECN broker

Years of Existence / Established Year

1983

2017

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

1M + active customers

No information


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

CIRO, CySEC, NFA, CFTC, CIMA, FCA, SFC, FSA, MAS, ASIC

ASIC, VFSC, and FSA

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

Best trading app, Best CFD provider, Forex broker.com No.1- Performance Analytics new tool, Best in Class overall

Best MetaTrader Broker, Lowest Spread Forex Broker, Lowest Commission Forex Broker in 2023, 2024

Security Measures

FSCS

No

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

Yes* Restriction for some regions


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

13,500+ assets types including Shares

12+ metals including energies, US shares CFDs

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

No

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

Yes

No

Stocks

No

No

Options

Yes

No

Futures

No

No

Bonds

Yes

No

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

Yes

No

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

Yes

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

No

Yes


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

Yes

Yes

MT5

No

Yes

cTrader

No

Yes

Social Trading

Yes

No

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

City Index mobile trading app

No

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

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

Standard, MT4, Corporate account

Zero, Classic, Swap free accounts

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

No

Yes

Minimum Deposit

€100

$0

Leverage Available

30:1

10:1- 500:1

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Depends on the assets class

50,000,000 USD

Commission (per account type)

€0

Zero account- $4.5, Classic account -$0

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

Beginner to experienced

Beginners and active traders


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Bank transfer, credit card, debit card, e-wallets

Dragon pay, Wire Transfer, SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area), Transferwise, Visa, MasterCard, Credit card, Debit card, Bitcoin payments , Ethereum payments, e-wallets

Withdrawal Methods

Bank transfer, credit card, debit card, e-wallets

Dragon pay, Wire Transfer, SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area), Transferwise, Visa, MasterCard, Credit card, Debit card, Bitcoin payments , Ethereum payments, e-wallets

Other E-Wallets Supported

Paypal

Skrill, Neteller, PayPal, Sticpay, FasaPay, Perfect Money, JetonCash, AstroPay, PayID, Doku Wallet


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

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

Reuters Insider, News and analysis, Trading tools, Advanced trading view Charts

Trading Education, Market Analysis, Webinars, Video Tutorials, Trading Guides and eBooks, Market Insights and News


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

UK Shares: 0.10% (min. €8 commission)US Shares: 1.5 cents per share (min. €8 commission)

Commission- $2.25 per side, Spread starts from 0.0 pips

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Fixed and variable spreads

Fixed and variable spreads

Per Lot Fees

NA

$4.50

Options Contract Fees

NA

NA

Futures Contract Fees

NA

NA

Markup Fees on Spread

NA

0.0 pip

Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees

$0

NA

Maximum Leverage

30:1

500:1


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$15 monthly fee after 24 months of inactivity

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

NA

Advisory Fees

NA

NA

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

$0

Statement or Document Fee

NA

NA

Account Opening Fee

NA

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

NA

NA

Deposit Fee

Credit/ debit card- 2%, others - €0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

Varies by instrument

$0

Withdrawal Fee

Bank fees may apply

International wire transfers $20 to $30.


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

Yes

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

No


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Varies by instrument

Varies by product


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Customer Support

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

24/5

24/7

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Email: [email protected], Phone: 0800 060 8609, Live chat

E-mail: [email protected], Phone: +61 3 8376 2706, Live chat

Support Languages

6

12+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

1st Floor, Moor House, 120 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5ET

Govant Building,BP 1276 Port Vila,Vanuatu.

Complaints (for crypto brokers)

No

No


At TradingCritique, we don't just list brokers. We test, compare, and simplify your decision-making. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, our data-driven comparisons are built to match your trading style and region. Learn how we Evaluate a broker.
If minimizing trading costs is your top priority, City Index might be more attractive due to its lower commissions. Meanwhile, Fusion Markets justifies its moderate fees with more robust tools and professional-grade features.
City Index makes starting out easy with a simple application, especially for retail clients. Fusion Markets platform, while requiring more effort to join, allows experienced traders to customize their accounts from the start.
Traders who value simplicity and execution speed may prefer City Index platform. Meanwhile, Fusion Markets offers more flexibility through tools like advanced order types and multi-screen support.
If you're after professional-grade platforms, City Index may be ideal. For casual investors, Fusion Markets offers a low-barrier entry.