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EC Markets vs TMGM : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

EC Markets

EC Markets

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TMGM

TMGM

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Broker Overview

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

STP broker

ECN broker

Years of Existence / Established Year

2011

2013

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

No information

No information


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FSA,FCA, FSC

ASIC, VFSC and FSC

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

Best Trading Liquidity Award, Best Customer Awards

Most Trusted Forex Broker 2024, Best Forex Trading Platform 2024, SkyLine Guide 2024 Award, Most Innovative Sports Sponsorship 2024, Brokersview Fastbull 2024 Award

Security Measures

FSCS

Civil Liability Insurance program for a limit of $10,000,000

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

Yes


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

150+

12,000 instruments including shares

Currency Pairs

Yes

Yes

Commodities

Yes

Yes

Indices

Yes

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

Yes

Yes

CFDs

No

Yes

ETFs

No

Yes

Stocks

No

Yes

Options

No

No

Futures

No

Yes

Bonds

No

No

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

No

Yes

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

Yes

Yes

cTrader

No

No

Social Trading

Yes

Yes

Copy Trading

Yes

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

No

TMGM app

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes except Mac

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

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

Standard and ECN accounts

Edge and classic account

Demo Account (Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)

No

Yes

Minimum Deposit

$10

$100

Leverage Available

200:1 to 500:1

1:100 to 1:1000

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Unlimited

Depends on the assets type

Commission (per account type)

$0 for standard account, $5 per lot per side for ECN account

Currency Pairs: $7 ; Precious Metals: $5

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

Both beginners and experienced traders

Experienced traders


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Union Pay, OCT 365, Swift wire transfer, Indonesia bank ATM, Bank Transfer Malaysia, THAI QR payment,e-wallets

Visa, Mastercard, Bank transfer, RMB instant, Revolute, Wise, e-wallets

Withdrawal Methods

Union Pay, OCT 365, Swift wire transfer, Indonesia bank ATM, Bank Transfer Malaysia, THAI QR payment, e-wallets

Visa, Mastercard, Bank transfer, RMB instant, Revolute, Wise, e-wallets

Other E-Wallets Supported

VN pay, PoLi.

Skrill, Neteller.SticPay, FasaPay, UnionPay


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

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

Trading Education, Market Analysis, Webinars, eBooks and Guides, Video Tutorials, MT4 Indicator Plugin

Market analysis, Traders terminology, Trading tools


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Spread for Std account: Starts from 1.0 pip, Spread for ECN accounts: Starts from 0.0 pips

Currency Pairs: $7 USD ; Precious Metals: $5 USD, Spread-0.0pips

Spread (typical, fixed, variable)

Variable

variable/floating spread

Per Lot Fees

$5

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

1:1000


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

NA

$30 per month after 6 months of inactivity

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

NA

Advisory Fees

NA

NA

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

NA

NA

Account Opening Fee

NA

NA

Account Maintenance Fee

NA

NA

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

NA

Charges not mentioned, May apply for non-USD deposits

Withdrawal Fee

$0 bank fees may apply

$0


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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 asset type

Depends on the assets type


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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)

Phone: +248 422 4099, E-mail: [email protected], Live chat

Phone +61 2 8036 8388, Fax +61 2 8036 8388, Email [email protected], Live chat

Support Languages

23

15+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

3rd Floor, 30 City Road, London, United Kingdom, EC1Y 2AY.

100 Barangaroo Ave., Level 28, Tower One, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia.

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.
EC Markets is known for competitive pricing on basic trades, especially for beginners. However, TMGM fee structure, though slightly higher, covers a broader range of services, making it more suitable for active traders.
EC Markets makes starting out easy with a simple application, especially for retail clients. TMGM platform, while requiring more effort to join, allows experienced traders to customize their accounts from the start.
If you're looking for platform speed and ease of execution, EC Markets delivers a smooth experience. TMGM, however, is tailored toward traders who want deeper analysis tools and portfolio insights.
Those seeking technical depth may prefer EC Markets, while TMGM shines with intuitive design and streamlined features.