Company Profile
Company Profile
Review summary
| Review Summary | Grand Markets Review Summary |
| Year Founded | 2015 |
| Registered Country/Region | Australia |
| Regulation | ASIC (Australia), FSC, AOFA (Offshore regulation) |
| Market Instruments | Forex, indices, gold, crude oil, cryptocurrencies, and commodities |
| Account Types | ECN / Standard Account / Cent Account |
| Demo Account | Available |
| Leverage | Up to 1:1000 |
| Spreads | ECN: EUR/USD from 0.1, Gold from 10; Standard: EUR/USD from 1.7, Gold from 28 |
| Trading Platforms | MT4 / MT5 / Grand Markets App |
| Minimum Deposit | $10 |
| Customer Support | 24/7 support, live chat, contact form |
| Regional Restrictions | United States, New Zealand, Iran, North Korea (DPRK), Brazil, United Kingdom, Russia, Belarus |
Grand Markets Information
Grand Markets is a regulated global online trading platform that offers CFD trading across multiple asset classes, including forex, stock indices, cryptocurrencies, and commodities. The platform supports MetaTrader 4 (MT4), MetaTrader 5 (MT5), and the Grand Markets App on both desktop and mobile devices. It is suitable for traders seeking a low-cost and versatile trading platform, particularly for high-frequency forex trading and beginners getting started.
Pros and Cons
| Pros | Cons |
| Regulated by ASIC | |
| MT4 available | Regional restrictions |
| Demo accounts available | Offshore regulation risks |
| 24/7 multilingual customer support | |
| Low minimum deposit |
Is Grand Markets Legit?
This broker is regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius (FSC), and the Anjouan Offshore Financial Authority (AOFA) of the Comoros, holding respective license numbers: AFSL 554475, GB25204878 and L15998/GML.
| Regulatory Authority | Current Status | Licensed Entity | Regulated Country | License Type | License Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) | Regulated | Grand Markets Pty Ltd | Australia | Market Maker (MM) | AFSL 554475 |
| Financial Services Commission (FSC) Mauritius | Offshore Regulated | Grand Markets | Mauritius | Market Maker (MM) | GB25204878 |
| Anjouan Offshore Financial Authority (AOFA) | Offshore Regulated | Grand Markets Limited | Comoros | Retail Forex License | L15998/GML |
What Can I Trade on Grand Markets?
The platform offers over 50 CFD trading instruments, including forex (more than 50 currency pairs), commodities, cryptocurrencies, and stock indices.
| Tradable Instruments | Supported |
| Forex | ✔ |
| Commodities | ✔ |
| Stock indices | ✔ |
| Cryptocurrencies | ✔ |
| Options | ❌ |
| ETFs | ❌ |
| Bonds | ❌ |
| Mutual Funds | ❌ |
Account Type & Fees
| Account Type | Standard | ECN | Cent |
| Minimum Deposit | $10 | ||
| Average Spread | 1.7 pips | From 0.0 pips | 1.6 pips |
| Commission | 0 | Up to $7 per lot | 0 |
The Standard account offers an average spread of 1.6 pips on major currency pairs (such as EUR/USD), while the ECN account provides spreads as low as 0 pips. Only the ECN account charges a commission of up to $7 per lot. Most instruments (such as major currency pairs and cryptocurrencies) are swap-free, with no overnight interest charged.
Leverage
The platform offers a maximum leverage of 1:1000, applicable to all account types. However, exotic currency pairs (such as USDCNH) use fixed margin requirements, which are not affected by leverage adjustments.
Trading Platform
| Trading Platform | Supported | Available Devices | Suitable For |
|---|---|---|---|
| MT4 | ✔ | Desktop & Mobile | Beginners |
| MT5 | ✔ | / | Experienced Traders |
| Grand Markets App | ✔ | Mobile Devices | Beginners / Experienced Traders |
Deposit and Withdrawal
Deposits support both global and local payment methods (such as USDT, credit cards, and bank transfers), with funds credited to accounts instantly (platform processing time is usually within minutes).
For withdrawals, funds typically arrive in your bank account within 1–3 business days (depending on the region and bank). Withdrawals require one-time password (OTP) verification and follow PCI DSS compliance standards with segregated client fund protection. No handling fees are charged, and refunds are supported via the original payment method.
