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Forex.com vs GO Markets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Forex.com
GO Markets
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Market maker
Both STP and Market maker broker
Years of Existence / Established Year
2001
2006
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
454k + Customers
No information
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
CIRO, FSA, MAS, CySEC, NFA, CFTC, CIMA, FCA, ASIC
CySEC, FSC, ASIC
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
Best HNW Service, Best Broker for CFDs, Best in Class Overall Best in Class Mobile Trading Apps Best in Class Offering of Investments Best New Tool Performance Analytics
Most Trusted Global Forex Broker, Asia 2024, Best Global Forex Broker, Asia 2024
Security Measures
FSCS
FSCS
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
No
No
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
5, 500+ Stocks
1000+ products including Share CFDs, Index CFDs, Treasury CFDs
Currency Pairs
Yes
Yes
Commodities
Yes
Yes
Indices
Yes
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
Yes
Yes
ETFs
No
Yes
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
No
No
Futures
No
No
Bonds
No
No
Mutual Funds
No
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
Yes
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
No
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
Yes
Yes
MT5
Yes
Yes
cTrader
No
Yes
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
Yes
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Forex.com Proprietary platform
No
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Standard, Raw spread, MetaTrader account
Go Plus account and standard account
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$100
$0
Leverage Available
50:1
20:1 to 500:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
No information
Depends on assets type
Commission (per account type)
Raw account - $7 per 100k USD traded
Plus account- $2.50 per side on FX standard lot, Standard account -$0
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners to experienced traders
Beginner to experienced traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Credit/ debit card, bank wire
Master card, Visa, Skrill, Neteller, Bank Transfer
Withdrawal Methods
Credit/ debit card, bank wire
Master card, Visa, Skrill, Neteller, Bank Transfer
Other E-Wallets Supported
Neteller, skrill
Skrill, Neteller
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Forex Trading University, Market Analysis and Insights, Webinars, Video Tutorials, Trading Guides and eBooks, Market News and Research
Trading Education Online Courses, Market Analysis and Insights, Webinars, Trading Guides and eBooks, Video Tutorials, GoMarkets Blog Market News and Analysis, Technical Analysis Reports
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Commission: Fixed $7 USD per $100k USD traded
Spread starts from 0.0 pips
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
Typical
Per Lot Fees
NA
Cryptocurrencies: $10 per lot, Spot Brent and Spot WTI: $15 per lot, FX and metals: $40 per lot, BTC: $50 per lot
Options Contract Fees
NA
NA
Futures Contract Fees
NA
NA
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
NA
Maximum Leverage
50:1
500:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$15 inactive for 12 months
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
$5
$25
Advisory Fees
$30
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
Yes
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
NA
NA
Account Opening Fee
$0
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
NA
$0
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
0.50%
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
Withdrawal Fee
Free for bank transfers and debit cards, US: $25, International: $40, except over $10,000
$0
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
No
No
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
Depends on the instrument offer
Monday 00:00 to Friday 24:00 (Platform time)
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
24/5
24/7
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Live chat: https://www.forex.com/en/contact-forex-com, Phone New accounts: Tollfree: 1-877-367-3946, International: 1-908-731-0750 Existing customers: Tollfree: 1-877-367-3946,Email New accounts: [email protected] Existing customers & inquiries: [email protected] International: 1-908-731-0750
Call: +230 5869 0074, E-mail: [email protected], Go markets Quick support
Support Languages
5
18+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
30 Independence Blvd Suite 300, 3rd Floor, Warren, New Jersey 07059, US.
Level 7 Office 12, ICONEBENE, Lot B441, Rue de L'Institut, Ebene
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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