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In this head to head comparison of IronFX vs Markets4you, we will compare the trading platforms, mobile apps, range of investments, costs, market research, and more. Let's dive in.
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IronFX and Markets4you are both online brokers catering to diverse trading needs, but they significantly differ in their regulatory standings and trustworthiness. IronFX, founded in 2010, holds a ForexBrokers.com Trust Score of 83, categorizing it as a trusted broker. It is backed by three Tier-1 licenses, reflecting a strong regulatory foundation. In contrast, Markets4you, which was established in 2007, has a Trust Score of 61, positioning it in the high-risk category. Importantly, Markets4you does not hold any Tier-1 or Tier-2 licenses, which may suggest it does not uphold the same regulatory standards.
Neither IronFX nor Markets4you are publicly traded or operate as banks, which may influence their transparency and stability. For traders seeking a broker with a reliable regulatory backing, IronFX appears to offer greater assurance given its higher Trust Score and possession of three Tier-1 licenses. Markets4you, with its more limited regulatory credentials, may attract those who weigh other factors over regulatory assurance when choosing their broker.
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| Year Founded | 2010 | 2007 |
| Publicly Traded (Listed) | No | No |
| Bank | No | No |
| Tier-1 Licenses | 3 | 0 |
| Tier-2 Licenses | 0 | 0 |
| Tier-3 Licenses | 0 | 0 |
| Tier-4 Licenses | 1 | 1 |
Comparing commissions and fees, IronFX provides more published pricing detail than Markets4you. IronFX lists a typical spread of 1.8 pips for its Standard variable spread account (no date range provided, and pricing varies by account). Its Zero fixed-spread account can show 0.0 pips but charges a $18 per lot commission, and spreads widen to 3 pips overnight. Overall, IronFX spreads appeared higher than the industry average.
Markets4you does not provide average spread data, which makes a direct price comparison harder. For the Commissions and Fees category at ForexBrokers.com, IronFX is rated 4 out of 5 stars and ranks #47 of 63 brokers, while Markets4you is rated 3.5 out of 5 stars and ranks #55 of 63. If you value transparent, published pricing, IronFX shares more specifics—even if typical costs may be higher—whereas with Markets4you you’ll likely need to check real-time quotes on a demo or live account.
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| Minimum Deposit | $50 | $0 |
| Average Spread EUR/USD - Standard | 1.2 | N/A |
| All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active | N/A | N/A |
| Active Trader or VIP Discounts [DELETED] | ||
| Non-wire bank transfer | No | No |
| PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) | No | No |
| Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
| Visa/Mastercard (Credit/Debit) [DELETED] | ||
| Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes |
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IronFX and Markets4you both cover the essentials for traders who want variety without stock ownership. Each broker offers forex trading as CFDs or spot, supports copy trading, and provides access to cryptocurrency derivatives. Neither broker lets you buy real, delivered crypto, and neither offers exchange-traded stocks on U.S. or international exchanges.
In terms of breadth, IronFX lists 340 tradeable symbols and 83 forex pairs, while Markets4you offers 150 symbols and 43 pairs. Both earn 3.5 out of 5 stars for Range of Investments, yet IronFX ranks higher at #52 out of 63 brokers compared with Markets4you at #59 (per ForexBrokers.com), reflecting IronFX’s wider selection overall.
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| Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) | Yes | Yes |
| Tradeable Symbols (Total) | 340 | 150 |
| Forex Pairs (Total) | 83 | 43 |
| U.S. Stock Trading (Non CFD) | No | No |
| Int'l Stock Trading (Non CFD) | No | No |
| Social Trading / Copy Trading | Yes | Yes |
| Cryptocurrency (Physical) | No | No |
| Cryptocurrency (Derivative) | Yes | Yes |
| Disclaimers | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). |
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IronFX and Markets4you both cover the essentials for trading platforms and tools. Each offers a free demo account for paper trading, Windows desktop and web platforms, copy trading, and the ability to place orders directly from charts. Both support MetaTrader 4 (MT4). Markets4you goes a step further with MetaTrader 5 (MT5) and also provides its own proprietary platform, while IronFX does not offer an in-house platform and does not support MT5.
According to ForexBrokers.com, IronFX is rated 3.5/5 stars and ranks #62 of 63 for Trading Platforms and Tools, while Markets4you earns 4/5 stars and ranks #53. If you want MT5 or a broker-built interface, Markets4you may be the better fit. If you prefer a familiar MT4 setup, either broker works. Try their free demo accounts to compare workflow, charting, and copy trading before funding a live account.
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| Virtual Trading (Demo) | Yes | Yes |
| Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform | No | Yes |
| Desktop Platform (Windows) | Yes | Yes |
| Web Platform | Yes | Yes |
| Social Trading / Copy Trading | Yes | Yes |
| MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | Yes | Yes |
| MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | No | Yes |
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| Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) | 30 | 30 |
| Charting - Drawing Tools (Total) [DELETED] | ||
| Charting - Trade From Chart | Yes | Yes |
| Watchlists - Total Fields [DELETED] |
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IronFX and Markets4you both deliver iPhone and Android mobile trading apps with the essentials traders expect. Each app supports price alerts, real-time quote watchlists, 30 built-in technical indicators, and the ability to draw trendlines on stock and forex charts. Chart drawings auto-save on both platforms, so your annotations are preserved between sessions. One drawback for power users: neither app offers watchlist symbol syncing with the online account, meaning changes on mobile won’t appear on web (and vice versa).
When it comes to user scores, Markets4you has a slight edge. ForexBrokers.com rates the IronFX mobile app 3.5 out of 5 stars and ranks it 63rd out of 63 brokers, while Markets4you earns 4 out of 5 stars and ranks 51st. If you want similar charting tools and alerts on iPhone or Android, both apps fit the bill; if a higher independent rating and ranking matter to you, Markets4you stands out.
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| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Apple iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Price Alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Watchlist Syncing | No | No |
| Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies | 30 | 30 |
| Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Charting - Multiple Time Frames | ||
| Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Watchlist | Yes | Yes |
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IronFX and Markets4you both deliver daily market commentary, real-time forex news from top-tier sources like Bloomberg, Reuters, or Dow Jones, and research from Trading Central. Markets4you adds Autochartist for extra technical scans, while IronFX does not. Neither broker lists a sentiment tool, and TipRanks or Acuity Trading integrations are not specified. Both include an economic calendar to track global events.
For overall research quality, IronFX is rated 4 stars and ranks #29 out of 63 brokers at ForexBrokers.com, whereas Markets4you holds 3.5 stars and ranks #48. Pick IronFX if you want higher-rated research overall, or consider Markets4you if having Autochartist alongside Trading Central is a priority for your workflow.
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| Daily Market Commentary | Yes | Yes |
| Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) | Yes | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
| Trading Central (Recognia) | Yes | Yes |
| Client sentiment data | No | No |
| TipRanks | ||
| Signal Centre (Acuity Trading) | ||
| Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
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For beginners, IronFX offers a clearer starting point thanks to at least 10 beginner-focused trading videos, while Markets4you does not meet that threshold. Neither broker hosts monthly educational webinars, and we couldn’t confirm whether either one keeps a searchable archive of past webinars or provides an investor dictionary with 50+ terms. Both also fall short of having 10 or more advanced-level videos. It’s also not specified whether either broker meets the broader bar of 10+ total forex/CFD education pieces.
According to ForexBrokers.com, IronFX earns 4 stars for Education but is ranked #44 out of 63 brokers, whereas Markets4you earns 3.5 stars yet ranks higher at #26. In simple terms: pick IronFX if you want more beginner video lessons, while Markets4you holds a stronger category placement despite lacking monthly webinars and not offering 10 beginner videos.
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| Webinars | No | No |
| Client Webinars (Archived) [DELETED] | ||
| Videos - Beginner Trading Videos | Yes | No |
| Videos - Advanced Trading Videos | No | No |
| Investor Dictionary (Glossary) [DELETED] |
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After testing 63 of the best forex brokers, our research and account testing finds that IronFX is better than Markets4you. IronFX finished with an overall rank of #48, while Markets4you finished with an overall rank of #56.
IronFX has come a long way to rebuild its brand, acquiring multiple regulatory licenses to improve its Trust Score, and creating balanced educational material. That said, pricing is an area where IronFX has room to further improve as spreads appeared higher than the industry average.
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Both IronFX and Markets4you do not provide the option to purchase actual cryptocurrencies, but they each offer the ability to trade cryptocurrency derivatives.
Comparing online brokers IronFX and Markets4you: both allow deposits and withdrawals via Skrill and bank wire transfers, neither supports ACH/SEPA or PayPal, and Visa/Mastercard availability is unspecified for both.
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We review each broker’s overall global offering – a “Yes” checkmark in our Compare Tool does not guarantee the availability of any specific features in your country of residence. To verify the availability of any features within your country of residence, please contact the broker directly.
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| Regulation | IronFX | Markets4you | |
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| Trust Score | 83 | 61 | |
| Year Founded | 2010 | 2007 | |
| Publicly Traded (Listed) | No | No | |
| Bank | No | No | |
| Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). | Yes | No | |
| Tier-1 Licenses | 3 | 0 | |
| Tier-2 Licenses | 0 | 0 | |
| Tier-3 Licenses | 0 | 0 | |
| Tier-4 Licenses | 1 | 1 |
| Tier-1 Licenses (Highly Trusted) | IronFX | Markets4you | |
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| Australia (ASIC Authorised) | Yes | No | |
| Canada (CIRO Authorised) | No | No | |
| Hong Kong (SFC Authorised) | No | No | |
| Japan (SFC Authorised) | No | No | |
| Singapore (MAS Authorised) | No | No | |
| Switzerland (FINMA Authorised) | |||
| United Kingdom (U.K.) (FCA Authorised) | Yes | No | |
| USA (CFTC Authorized) | No | No | |
| New Zealand (FMA Authorised) | No | No | |
| Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). | Yes | No |
| Tier-2 Licenses (Trusted) | IronFX | Markets4you | |
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| Kenya (CMA Authorised) | |||
| Israel (ISA Authorised) | No | No | |
| South Africa (FSCA Authorised) | No | No | |
| UAE (DFSA, FSRA, or SCA Authorised) | No | No | |
| India (SEBI Authorised) | No | No | |
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| Investments | IronFX | Markets4you | |
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| Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) | Yes | Yes | |
| Tradeable Symbols (Total) | 340 | 150 | |
| Forex Pairs (Total) | 83 | 43 | |
| U.S. Stock Trading (Non CFD) | No | No | |
| Int'l Stock Trading (Non CFD) | No | No | |
| Social Trading / Copy Trading | Yes | Yes | |
| Cryptocurrency (Physical) | No | No | |
| Cryptocurrency (Derivative) | Yes | Yes | |
| Disclaimers | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). | Note: Crypto CFDs are not available to retail traders from any broker's U.K. entity, nor to U.K. residents (except to Professional clients). |
| Cost | IronFX | Markets4you | |
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| Average Spread EUR/USD - Standard | 1.2 | N/A | |
| All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active | N/A | N/A | |
| Inactivity Fee | No | No | |
| Execution: Agency Broker | Yes | No | |
| Execution: Market Maker | Yes | Yes |
| Funding | IronFX | Markets4you | |
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| Minimum Deposit | $50 | $0 | |
| PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) | No | No | |
| Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes | |
| Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) | Yes | Yes | |
| Non-wire bank transfer | No | No |
| Trading Platforms | IronFX | Markets4you | |
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| Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform | No | Yes | |
| Desktop Platform (Windows) | Yes | Yes | |
| Web Platform | Yes | Yes | |
| Social Trading / Copy Trading | Yes | Yes | |
| MetaTrader 4 (MT4) | Yes | Yes | |
| MetaTrader 5 (MT5) | No | Yes | |
| cTrader | No | No |
| Trading Tools | IronFX | Markets4you | |
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| Virtual Trading (Demo) | Yes | Yes | |
| Price Alerts | Yes | Yes | |
| Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) | 30 | 30 | |
| Charting - Trade From Chart | Yes | Yes | |
| Charts can be saved | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Trading | IronFX | Markets4you | |
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| Android App | Yes | Yes | |
| Apple iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Price Alerts | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Watchlist | Yes | Yes | |
| Watchlist Syncing | No | No | |
| Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies | 30 | 30 | |
| Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave | Yes | Yes | |
| Mobile Research - Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Research | IronFX | Markets4you | |
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| Daily Market Commentary | Yes | Yes | |
| Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) | Yes | Yes | |
| Autochartist | No | Yes | |
| Trading Central (Recognia) | Yes | Yes | |
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| Client sentiment data | No | No | |
| Economic Calendar | Yes | Yes |
| Education | IronFX | Markets4you | |
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| Webinars | No | No | |
| Videos - Beginner Trading Videos | Yes | No | |
| Videos - Advanced Trading Videos | No | No |
| Major Forex Pairs | IronFX | Markets4you | |
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| GBP/USD | Yes | No | |
| USD/JPY | Yes | No | |
| EUR/USD | Yes | No | |
| USD/CHF | Yes | No | |
| USD/CAD | Yes | No | |
| NZD/USD | Yes | No | |
| AUD/USD | Yes | No | |
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