Plus500 vs Moneta Markets 2025

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Between 51% and 89% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Regulation

Plus500, established in 2008, is a major player in the online brokerage industry, known for its high trust status. It holds a remarkable Trust Score of 99 out of 99 as assessed by ForexBrokers.com, reflecting its strong regulatory standing. Plus500 is publicly traded and holds six Tier-1 licenses, indicating a high level of reliability and oversight, alongside three additional Tier-2 licenses. While not a bank, its public trading status further enhances its credibility in the eyes of investors.

On the other hand, Moneta Markets, founded in 2009, offers an alternative for traders, though it operates with a moderate risk profile. With a Trust Score of 79, it is classified as an average risk firm. Unlike Plus500, Moneta Markets is not publicly traded and holds one Tier-1 and one Tier-2 license, providing a certain measure of trust but signifying less regulatory oversight compared to its counterpart. Both brokers are non-banking institutions, giving traders unique options depending on their risk tolerance and preference for regulatory assurances.

Feature	Plus500	Moneta Markets
Year Founded info	2008	2009
Publicly Traded (Listed) info	Yes	No
Bank info	No	No
Tier-1 Licenses info	6	1
Tier-2 Licenses info	3	1
Tier-3 Licenses info	0	0
Tier-4 Licenses info	2	1

Fees

Comparing commissions and fees, Moneta Markets generally offers lower potential costs for active traders, while Plus500 skews slightly higher than average on spread-only pricing. Ratings and ranks: Plus500 earns 4.0/5 stars and is ranked #24 of 63 for Commissions and Fees by ForexBrokers.com; Moneta Markets scores 4.5/5 stars and is ranked #17 of 63.

Plus500 uses a spread-only model and does not offer retail discounts. The EUR/USD spread averaged 1.5 pips in April 2024, which is higher than the industry average. It trails the top brokers for active-trader pricing, though Professional clients may qualify for cash rebates.

Moneta Markets has three account types. The Direct STP account is commission-free with an average EUR/USD spread of 1.38 pips (August 2023). The Prime ECN account averaged 0.194 pips plus a $6 round-trip commission per standard lot, for an all-in cost around 0.79 pips—slightly below the industry average. The Ultra ECN account offers an even lower $2 round-trip commission but requires a $20,000 deposit. While it still can’t match the very best brokers overall, Moneta Markets’ ECN options can deliver lower costs than Plus500 for traders who qualify.

Feature	Plus500	Moneta Markets
Minimum Deposit info	€50 info	$50
Average spread (EUR/USD) - Standard account info	1.3 info	1.38 info
All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active info	1.3 info	0.79 info
Non-wire bank transfer info	No	No
PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) info	Yes
Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) info	Yes
Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) info	Yes

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Range of investments

Comparing the range of investments, Plus500 offers a wider lineup than Moneta Markets. Plus500 lists 5,500 tradeable symbols and 65 forex pairs, while Moneta Markets provides 1,016 symbols and 45 forex pairs. Both brokers support forex trading (via CFDs or spot, depending on the product), and both offer cryptocurrency CFDs but not actual, delivered crypto. Based on Range of Investments, ForexBrokers.com rates Plus500 at 4.5 stars (ranked 22nd out of 63) versus Moneta Markets at 4 stars (ranked 36th out of 63).

For those wanting access to real shares, Plus500 lets clients buy exchange-traded securities on both U.S. and international exchanges (for example, Apple on NASDAQ and Vodafone in London), while Moneta Markets does not offer real share dealing. If copy trading matters, Moneta Markets has it and Plus500 does not. In short, Plus500 suits traders seeking more symbols, more forex pairs, and the ability to buy actual shares, whereas Moneta Markets can appeal to those who value copy trading alongside CFD and forex access.

Feature	Plus500	Moneta Markets
Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) info	Yes info	Yes
Tradeable Symbols (Total) info	5500 info	1016
Forex Pairs (Total) info	65	45
U.S. Stocks (Shares) info	Yes	No
Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) info	Yes	No
Copy Trading info	No	Yes
Cryptocurrency (Underlying) info	No	No
Cryptocurrency (CFDs) info	Yes info	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). Non-CFD share trading at Plus500 is only available through the Plus500 Invest account.	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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Trading platforms and tools

Comparing trading platforms and tools, both Plus500 and Moneta Markets offer free demo accounts for paper trading and easy-to-use web platforms you can access in your browser. Plus500 provides its own in-house platform but does not support MetaTrader 4 or MetaTrader 5, and it lacks a Windows desktop app. Moneta Markets, on the other hand, does not have a proprietary platform but does offer MT4 and MT5, plus a Windows desktop platform. Moneta also supports copy trading and lets you place trades directly from charts, while Plus500 does not. Details like exact indicator counts and watchlist column options were not specified.

For Trading Platforms and Tools, Plus500 holds a 4.5-star rating and ranks #14 out of 63 brokers on ForexBrokers.com, while Moneta Markets is rated 4 stars and ranks #34. In simple terms: choose Plus500 if you want a streamlined, browser-based experience with a well-rated in-house platform; pick Moneta Markets if you prefer MT4/MT5, need a Windows desktop app, or want copy trading and trade-from-chart features.

Feature	Plus500	Moneta Markets
Virtual Trading (Demo) info	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform info	Yes	No
Desktop Platform (Windows) info	No	Yes
Web Platform info	Yes	Yes
Copy Trading info	No	Yes
MetaTrader 4 (MT4) info	No	Yes
MetaTrader 5 (MT5) info	No	Yes
Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) info	115	105
Charting - Trade From Chart info	No	Yes

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Forex trading apps

Comparing the Plus500 mobile app to the Moneta Markets mobile app is straightforward: both offer iPhone and Android apps, price alerts for stocks and forex, watchlist syncing between mobile and web, and the ability to draw trendlines on charts. For most traders, these shared features cover the essentials for managing positions and keeping tabs on the market from a phone.

The main differences show up in charting and third-party scores. Plus500 includes 115 technical studies in its mobile charts, while Moneta Markets offers 30. However, Moneta Markets auto-saves your chart drawings, whereas Plus500 does not. In expert reviews, Plus500 holds a 4.5-star Mobile Trading Apps rating and ranks #14 out of 63 brokers at ForexBrokers.com; Moneta Markets has a 4-star rating and ranks #36. Choose Plus500 if you want a wider range of indicators, or Moneta Markets if auto-saving drawings matters more to you.

Feature	Plus500	Moneta Markets
Android App info	Yes	Yes
Apple iOS App info	Yes	Yes
Mobile Price Alerts info	Yes	Yes
Mobile Watchlists - Syncing info	Yes	Yes
Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies info	115	30
Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines info	Yes	Yes
Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave info	No	Yes

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Market research

Plus500 and Moneta Markets both deliver daily market commentary, Trading Central tools, sentiment gauges, and an economic calendar. Moneta Markets stands out with forex news from top-tier sources like Bloomberg, Reuters, or Dow Jones, while Plus500 does not include this premium news feed. Neither broker offers Autochartist, TipRanks, or Acuity Trading tools.

For research quality, Plus500 earns 4.0 stars and ranks #19 out of 63 brokers on ForexBrokers.com; Moneta Markets also scores 4 stars but ranks #33. Choose Plus500 if you want a higher-rated research package overall, or pick Moneta Markets if access to premium news is your priority.

Feature	Plus500	Moneta Markets
Daily Market Commentary (Articles) info	Yes	Yes
Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) info	No	Yes
Autochartist info	No	No
Trading Central info	Yes	Yes
Client sentiment data info	Yes	Yes
TipRanks info	No	No
Acuity Trading info	No	No
Economic Calendar info	Yes	Yes

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Beginners and education

For beginner traders comparing education, both Plus500 and Moneta Markets deliver a sizable library of video lessons. Each broker offers at least 10 beginner videos to help you learn the basics, plus 10+ advanced videos for when you’re ready to go deeper. A key difference is live learning: Plus500 runs monthly educational webinars, while Moneta Markets does not—useful if you value real-time sessions and Q&A.

On quality, both brokers carry a 4-star Education rating. In ForexBrokers.com’s Education category, Plus500 ranks slightly higher at #31 out of 63 brokers, versus Moneta Markets at #33. If you want live webinars to complement on-demand videos, Plus500 is the better fit; if you’re mainly after self-paced video education, both platforms cover the essentials for new forex and CFD traders.

Feature	Plus500	Moneta Markets
Webinars info	Yes info	No
Videos - Beginner Trading Videos info	Yes	Yes
Videos - Advanced Trading Videos info	Yes	Yes

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Winner

After testing 63 of the best forex brokers, our research and account testing finds that Plus500 is better than Moneta Markets. Plus500 finished with an overall rank of #14, while Moneta Markets finished with an overall rank of #35.

Plus500 is a trusted global brand that offers an easy-to-use trading platform for online traders, alongside access to a thorough selection of CFDs. Share trading is available, but only via its Plus500 Invest product offering.

Feature	Plus500	Moneta Markets
Overall Rating info
Trust Score info	99	79
Range of Investments
Commissions & Fees
Platforms & Tools
Research
Mobile Trading
Education

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Overall Rating	Plus500	Moneta Markets
Overall Rating info
Commissions & Fees
Range of Investments
Platforms & Tools
Mobile Trading
Research
Education
Trust Score info	99	79
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Regulation	Plus500	Moneta Markets
Trust Score info	99	79
Year Founded info	2008	2009
Publicly Traded (Listed) info	Yes	No
Bank info	No	No
Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). info	Yes info	No info
Tier-1 Licenses info	6	1
Tier-2 Licenses info	3	1
Tier-3 Licenses info	0	0
Tier-4 Licenses info	2	1

Tier-1 Licenses (Highly Trusted)	Plus500	Moneta Markets
Australia (ASIC Authorised) info	Yes	No
Canada (CIRO Authorised) info	No	No
Hong Kong (SFC Authorised) info	No	No
Japan (SFC Authorised) info	Yes	No
Singapore (MAS Authorised) info	Yes	No
Switzerland (FINMA Authorised) info
United Kingdom (U.K.) (FCA Authorised) info	Yes	Yes
USA (CFTC Authorized) info	No	No
New Zealand (FMA Authorised) info	Yes	No
Regulated in one or more EU or EEA countries (MiFID). info	Yes info	No info

Tier-2 Licenses (Trusted)	Plus500	Moneta Markets
Kenya (CMA Authorised) info
Israel (ISA Authorised) info	Yes	No
South Africa (FSCA Authorised) info	Yes	Yes
UAE (DFSA, FSRA, or SCA Authorised) info	Yes info	No
India (SEBI Authorised) info	No	No
Jordan (JSC Authorised) info

Investments	Plus500	Moneta Markets
Forex Trading (Spot or CFDs) info	Yes info	Yes
Tradeable Symbols (Total) info	5500 info	1016
Forex Pairs (Total) info	65	45
U.S. Stocks (Shares) info	Yes	No
Global Stocks (Non-U.S. Shares) info	Yes	No
Copy Trading info	No	Yes
Cryptocurrency (Underlying) info	No	No
Cryptocurrency (CFDs) info	Yes info	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). Non-CFD share trading at Plus500 is only available through the Plus500 Invest account.	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	Plus500	Moneta Markets
Average spread (EUR/USD) - Standard account info	1.3 info	1.38 info
All-in Cost EUR/USD - Active info	1.3 info	0.79 info
Inactivity Fee info	Yes	No
Order execution: Agency info	No	No
Order execution: Market Maker info	Yes	Yes

Funding	Plus500	Moneta Markets
Minimum Deposit info	€50 info	$50
PayPal (Deposit/Withdraw) info	Yes
Skrill (Deposit/Withdraw) info	Yes
Bank Wire (Deposit/Withdraw) info	Yes
Non-wire bank transfer info	No	No

Trading Platforms	Plus500	Moneta Markets
Proprietary Desktop Trading Platform info	Yes	No
Desktop Platform (Windows) info	No	Yes
Web Platform info	Yes	Yes
Copy Trading info	No	Yes
MetaTrader 4 (MT4) info	No	Yes
MetaTrader 5 (MT5) info	No	Yes
cTrader info	No	No

Trading Tools	Plus500	Moneta Markets
Virtual Trading (Demo) info	Yes	Yes
Price Alerts info	Yes	Yes
Charting - Indicators / Studies (Total) info	115	105
Charting - Trade From Chart info	No	Yes
Charts can be saved info	Yes	Yes

Mobile Trading	Plus500	Moneta Markets
Android App info	Yes	Yes
Apple iOS App info	Yes	Yes
Mobile Price Alerts info	Yes	Yes
Mobile Watchlist [DELETED] info
Mobile Watchlists - Syncing info	Yes	Yes
Mobile Charting - Indicators / Studies info	115	30
Mobile Charting - Draw Trendlines info	Yes	Yes
Mobile Charting - Trendlines Autosave info	No	Yes
Mobile Research - Economic Calendar info	Yes	Yes

Research	Plus500	Moneta Markets
Daily Market Commentary (Articles) info	Yes	Yes
Forex News (Top-Tier Sources) info	No	Yes
Autochartist info	No	No
Trading Central info	Yes	Yes
TipRanks info	No	No
Client sentiment data info	Yes	Yes
Economic Calendar info	Yes	Yes

Education	Plus500	Moneta Markets
Webinars info	Yes info	No
Videos - Beginner Trading Videos info	Yes	Yes
Videos - Advanced Trading Videos info	Yes	Yes

Major Forex Pairs	Plus500	Moneta Markets
GBP/USD [DELETED] info
USD/JPY [DELETED] info
EUR/USD info	Yes info	Yes
USD/CHF [DELETED] info
USD/CAD [DELETED] info
NZD/USD [DELETED] info
AUD/USD [DELETED] info
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Overall	Plus500	Moneta Markets
Overall Rating info
Commissions & Fees
Range of Investments
Platforms & Tools
Mobile Trading
Research
Education
Trust Score info	99	79
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