Compare Trading Account Types
We offer two types of trading accounts, all equipped with highly competitive trading conditions and specifically designed to meet your trading requirements. To help you determine which account best suits your needs, we’ve outlined the benefits and features of each of our account type below.
| Standard Account | Raw Account | |
|---|---|---|
| Spreads | From 1.0 pips | From 0.0 pips |
| Execution Type | Market | Market |
| Leverage | Up to 500:1 | Up to 500:1 |
| Commission | $0 | $3.5 per standard lot |
| Min. Contract Size | 0.01 lots | 0.01 lots |
| Max. Open Positions or Pending Orders | No Limit | No Limit |
| Liquidation Level | 50% | 50% |
| Min. Account Opening Balance | 100 (account base currency) | 100 (account base currency) |
| Available Base Currencies | AUD, USD, GBP, EUR, NZD, SGD | AUD, USD, GBP, EUR, NZD, SGD |
| Deposit Methods | Visa/MasterCard Skrill POLi Payment Bank Wire Transfer China UnionPay | Visa/MasterCard Skrill POLi Payment Bank Wire Transfer China UnionPay |
| Available Trading Instruments | 46 Forex Currency Pairs 12 Indices 2 Metals 2 Crude Oil | 46 Forex Currency Pairs 12 Indices 2 Metals 2 Crude Oil |
| Platform | MetaTrader 4 | MetaTrader 4 |
| Mobile Trading | Yes | Yes |
| One-click Trading | Yes | Yes |
| Scalping Allowed | Yes | Yes |
| Hedging Allowed | Yes | Yes |
| EAs Allowed | Yes | Yes |
| 24-hour Support | Yes | Yes |
| Personal Account Manager | Yes | Yes |
| Demo Account | Yes | Yes |
| Demo Period | 30 days | 30 days |
| Standard Account | Raw Account | |
| Spreads | From 1.0 pips | From 0.0 pips |
| Execution Type | Market | Market |
| Leverage | Up to 500:1 | Up to 500:1 |
| Commission | $0 | $3.5 per standard lot |
| Min. Contract Size | 0.01 lots | 0.01 lots |
| Max. Open Positions or Pending Orders | No Limit | No Limit |
| Liquidation Level | 50% | 50% |
| Min. Account Opening Balance | 100 (account base currency) | 100 (account base currency) |
| Available Base Currencies | AUD, USD, GBP, EUR, NZD, SGD | AUD, USD, GBP, EUR, NZD, SGD |
| Deposit Methods | Visa/MasterCard Skrill POLi Payment Bank Wire Transfer China UnionPay | Visa/MasterCard Skrill POLi Payment Bank Wire Transfer China UnionPay |
| Available Trading Instruments | 46 Forex Currency Pairs 12 Indices 2 Metals 2 Crude Oil 6 Cryptocurrencies | 46 Forex Currency Pairs 12 Indices 2 Metals 2 Crude Oil 6 Cryptocurrencies |
| Platform | MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5 | MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5 |
| Mobile Trading | Yes | Yes |
| One-click Trading | Yes | Yes |
| Scalping Allowed | Yes | Yes |
| Hedging Allowed | Yes | Yes |
| EAs Allowed | Yes | Yes |
| 24-hour Support | Yes | Yes |
| Personal Account Manager | Yes | Yes |
| Demo Account | Yes | Yes |
| Demo Period | 30 days | 30 days |
Different account. Same conditions.
We know you have a lot to consider when selecting a trading account. Regardless of the type of account you open with us, we promise the same professional trading conditions on both accounts so you always get the best possible trading experience.
No Dealing Desk Intervention
100% Automated Execution
No Hidden Charges or Fees
That’s not all.
Our trading accounts are completely free to set up and there are no maintenance costs.
Standard
+ Designed for all type of traders especially those new to the markets or trading smaller volumes.
+ Access to our exclusive Client Portal area
+ Access to flexible funding methods
+ Instant withdrawal options
+ Access to special promotions
+ Access to news and educational materials
Raw
+ Designed for experienced traders or those trading larger volumes.
+ Access to tighter spreads
+ Access to our exclusive Client Portal area
+ Access to flexible funding methods
+ Instant withdrawal options
+ Access to news and educational materials
Already know which account to choose?
Talk to us.
If you have any questions regarding our trading accounts or would like to discuss more about opening an account with someone from our team, please do not hesitate to call us directly on +61 3 8373 4800, or via email or our live chat facility.
Or, jump start by opening a trial account!
* Custom accounts can be offered in some cases. For further details, please contact your Account Manager.
** Please note that you can only have a maximum number of 5 live accounts.
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