ATFX vs IC Markets vs XM vs Exness
Updated Aug 07, 2026, 14:35 BST · Independently reviewed and ranked by our editorial team
Key Differences
- ATFX has the higher overall Editorial Score (9.6 vs 9.5).
- ATFX has the lower minimum deposit ($100 vs $200).
- IC Markets executes trades faster on average (35 ms vs 85 ms).
- Only IC Markets offers: cTrader, TradingView.
- ATFX holds licenses from more regulators (3 vs 2), spreading regulatory risk further.
Head-to-Head Rating Index
Full Side-by-Side Comparison
Highlighted values mark the better option for that row. Add up to 5 brokers to compare at once.
| ATFX | IC Markets | XM | Exness | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Editorial Score | 9.6 | 9.5 | 8.9 | 9.1 |
| Trading Environment | AAA | AA | AA | AA |
| Avg. Execution Speed | 85 ms | 35 ms | 120 ms | 50 ms |
| Minimum Deposit | $100 | $200 | $5 | $10 |
| Max Leverage | 1:500 | 1:500 | 1:1000 | 1:2000 |
| Spread From | 0 pips | 0 pips | 0.6 pips | 0.1 pips |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5 | cTrader, MT4, MT5, TradingView | MT4, MT5 | MT4, MT5 |
| Regulation | CySEC, FCA, FSCA | ASIC, CySEC | ASIC, CySEC, DFSA | CySEC, FCA, FSC Mauritius, FSCA |
| Get Started | Visit | Visit | Visit | Visit |
Comparing ATFX, IC Markets, XM, Exness side by side across regulation, platforms, fees, and account conditions to help you decide which broker better fits your trading style.







