IC Markets vs Pepperstone

Side by side, from each broker's own website. Checked 2026-10-28.

FactIC MarketsPepperstone
ScaleEdge score71/10083/100
Regulators2: FSA, CySEC3: FCA, Securities Commission of The Bahamas, CySEC
Tier-1 regulators12
Min deposit$0£10
Max retail leverage1:5000, 1:1000Not stated on the broker's site
Retail loss %Not stated on the broker's site73.6% (Pepperstone Limited (UK))
PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, WebTrader, ZuluTradeTradingView, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, Pepperstone platform
Account typesRaw Spread (MetaTrader), Raw Spread (cTrader), Standard, Raw Pro, Raw Pro+Standard (CFD), Razor (CFD), Spread betting
Islamic accountNot stated on the broker's siteNot stated on the broker's site
InstrumentsNot stated on the broker's siteNot stated on the broker's site

Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.