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Plus500 vs GO Markets : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)

Broker Name

Plus500

Plus500

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GO Markets

GO Markets

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Broker Overview

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

Market maker

Both STP and Market maker broker

Years of Existence / Established Year

2008

2006

Customer Base / Number of Accounts

20 Million

No information


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Regulation & Security

Regulations (governing bodies)

FCA, CYSEC, ASIC, FMA, FSCA, FSP, ISA, FSA, MAS, DFSA, FSA, SCB

CySEC, FSC, ASIC

Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)

Best in Class for Trust Score 2024, GLOBAL TRADING ADVFN International Financial Awards

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

Security Measures

Anti-Money Laundering

FSCS

SSL Encryption / 2FA

Yes

Yes

Segregated Funds

Yes

Yes

Negative Balance Protection

Yes

No


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Trading Instruments/Products Offered

Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)

2800+

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

Currency Pairs

No

Yes

Commodities

No

Yes

Indices

No

Yes

Cryptocurrencies

No

Yes

CFDs

Yes

Yes

ETFs

No

Yes

Stocks

No

Yes

Options

Yes

No

Futures

Yes

No

Bonds

No

No

Mutual Funds

No

No

Fractional Shares

No

No

Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)

No

No

Precious Metals

No

Yes

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)

No

No

Equities

No

No


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Trading Platforms & Technology

Trading Platform Availability

Yes

Yes

MT4

No

Yes

MT5

No

Yes

cTrader

No

Yes

Social Trading

No

Yes

Copy Trading

No

Yes

Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)

Mobile and web trading platform

No

Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)

Yes

Yes


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Account Types & Conditions

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

Retail Account & Demo 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

1:30

20:1 to 500:1

Trade Limit (maximum per trade)

Depends on the asset type

Depends on assets type

Commission (per account type)

$0

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

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

Experienced traders

Beginner to experienced traders


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Deposit & Withdrawal Options

Deposit Methods

Credit, Debit, Master card, Bank transfer, e-wallets

Master card, Visa, Skrill, Neteller, Bank Transfer

Withdrawal Methods

Credit, Debit, Master card, Bank transfer, e-wallets

Master card, Visa, Skrill, Neteller, Bank Transfer

Other E-Wallets Supported

PayPal, Skrill

Skrill, Neteller


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Tools & Educational Resources

Economic Calendar

Yes

Yes

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

Trading Academy Online Courses, Market News and Analysis, Webinars, Trading Guides and eBooks, Video Tutorials, Trader's Guide Beginner's Guide

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


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Fees & Commissions

Trading-Related Fees

Commission-$0

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

1:30

500:1


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Non-Trading Fees

Dormant Fees

$10 per month inactive for three months

$0

Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)

NA

$25

Advisory Fees

NA

NA

Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)

Yes

Yes

Statement or Document Fee

NA

NA

Account Opening Fee

NA

$0

Account Maintenance Fee

NA

$0

Deposit Fee

$0

$0

Currency Conversion Fee

0.70%

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

$0

$0


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Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits

Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals

No

Yes

Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)

No

No


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Trading Hours

Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)

Depends on the instrument offer

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


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Customer Support

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

24/7

24/7

Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)

Call +65 6320 1111 or +65 6320 1119, Email to Plus500's customer support, Live chat

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

Support Languages

32+

18+


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Additional Information

Headquarters Location

Menachem Begin 125 Tel Aviv, Israel.

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

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.
While Plus500 maintains low trading fees with no minimum deposit, GO Markets includes some charges for premium features and certain asset trades, making Plus500 the better option for budget-focused traders.
While Plus500 prioritizes fast registration with minimal steps, GO Markets focuses on a thorough vetting process that gives more flexibility in choosing account types and features.
Traders who value simplicity and execution speed may prefer Plus500 platform. Meanwhile, GO Markets offers more flexibility through tools like advanced order types and multi-screen support.
For market veterans, Plus500 brings the tools they need. New investors might find GO Markets more approachable and cost-effective.