Head to head
Axi vs Markets4you
Axi is licensed by ASIC in Australia; FCA in the United Kingdom; CySEC in the European Union and DFSA in Dubai (DIFC), UAE. Markets4you holds only an offshore registration (British Virgin Islands). The licence that applies to you depends on where you live, so check which company you would contract with before comparing anything else.
Minimum deposits start at $0 at Axi and $0 at Markets4you. Only Markets4you offers negative balance protection. Both offer segregated client money.
Facts last checked: Axi on 20 October 2026, Markets4you on 20 October 2026.
Monthly cost uses the account chosen in each slot: cost per lot × your lots. Swap and other fees are extra. The lowest monthly cost is highlighted only as a fact about cost, not as a recommendation.
Broker
Comparing
AxiAustralia
Markets4youBritish Virgin Islands
Overview
Founded
2007
2007
Headquarters
Sydney, Australia
Road Town, British Virgin Islands
Official websites
- axi.com
- axi-solaris.com
- markets4you.com
Facts last checked
20 October 2026
20 October 2026
Regulation and protection
Company you would contract with
AxiCorp Financial Services Pty Ltd
E-Global Trade & Finance Group, Inc.
Regulation level
Strictly regulated
Offshore registration only
Clients this company serves
Australian residents
International clients (not residents of the US, Japan, Canada, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Myanmar, Australia or the EEA)
All licences held
- ASIC (Australia)
- FCA (United Kingdom)
- CySEC (European Union)
- DFSA (Dubai (DIFC), UAE)
- BVI FSC (British Virgin Islands)
FSCS up to £85,000 (UK); ICF up to €20,000 (Cyprus); none for the St Vincent company
None
Costs
Your monthly cost
No accounts listed
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Typical GBP/USD spread
Not yet checked
Not yet checked
Typical USD/JPY spread
Not yet checked
Not yet checked
Typical XAU/USD spread
Not yet checked
Not yet checked
Leverage and margin
1:30 on major pairs (UK, EU, Australia); up to 1:1000 at the St Vincent company
Up to 1:4000
Retail leverage by asset class
- Major currency pairs (UK: 1:30
- Currency pairs (St Vincent company): up to 1:1000
Not yet checked
Stop-out level
20% (liquidation level, St Vincent company)
20% on Classic accounts; 10% on Cent accounts
Account
Minimum deposit (this account)
No accounts listed
No accounts listed
Platforms and features
Platforms
- Axi Trading Platform
- MetaTrader 4
- MetaTrader 5
- MetaTrader 4
- MetaTrader 5
- Markets4you mobile app
Markets
Forex, metals, commodities, indices, share CFDs, crypto CFDs and perpetual futures CFDs
Forex, metals, indices, commodities, shares and cryptocurrency CFDs
Copy trading
Not yet checked
Yes
Expert advisors (automated trading)
Yes
Yes
News trading allowed
Not yet checked
Not yet checked
Guaranteed stops
Not yet checked
Not yet checked
Deposits and withdrawals
Deposit methods
- Bank transfer
- Debit or credit card
- E-wallets
- Local payment methods
Withdrawal fee
Free above US$50 or for the full balance; otherwise an administration fee of US$25 may apply (St Vincent company)
Markets4you says it charges no transfer fee on most methods (marked with an asterisk on its site)
Inactivity fee
10 a month in USD, EUR, GBP and most other account currencies after 12 months without trading (St Vincent company)
Not yet checked
Support
Customer support
Not yet checked
24/7 by live chat, messengers and phone
Our notes
Strengths
- Licensed by ASIC, the FCA and CySEC, all strict regulators
- Published commissions per currency on the Premium account (for example $4.50 or €4.00 per standard contract)
- Bank transfers and payments under US$50,000 a month are free to deposit
- No minimum deposit on any account, and cent accounts for very small trade sizes
- Negative balance protection, and client money held separately from company money
- Copy trading (Share4you) and PAMM accounts on top of MT4 and MT5
Watch out for
- International clients join AxiTrader LLC, a St Vincent and the Grenadines company (4303 LLC 2025) that is registered, not licensed; its risk warning says you can lose substantially more than your initial investment.
- Axi publishes minimum spreads only, not typical spreads
- The St Vincent company charges a monthly inactivity fee after 12 months and may charge US$25 for withdrawals under US$50
- The FSCA's OTC derivative provider list shows AxiCorp Financial Services Pty Ltd's application as Withdrawn, so Axi has no South African licence we could confirm.
- Only an offshore licence (BVI FSC); no FCA, ASIC, CySEC or similar licence
- Says Trade4you International holds Mauritius FSC licence GB21026460; we could not confirm it on the FSC Mauritius register on 2026-10-20, because the register blocked our access
- Leverage up to 1:4000 and stop-outs at 20% (10% on cent accounts) can wipe out an account fast
- Spreads are published only as "from" figures
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Risk warnings
The buttons to a broker’s website above the table are partner links: we may earn a commission if you open an account through them. That never changes the facts shown here. Trading leveraged products such as forex and CFDs carries a high risk of losing money rapidly, and most retail accounts lose money. Each broker’s own warning:
- Axi: Over-the-counter derivatives are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing substantially more than your initial investment rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you understand how over-the-counter derivatives work and whether you can afford to take the high level of risk to your capital.
- Markets4you: Trading complex financial instruments on the Over-the-Counter (OTC) market carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. There is a possibility of losing all your invested capital. Increasing your leverage magnifies both potential gains and losses. Past performance is not indicative of future results. The Company does not issue advice, recommendations or opinion in relation to acquiring, holding or disposing of OTC derivatives. All services are provided on an execution only basis. We strongly recommend that you seek independent financial advice to ensure that these products fit your investment objectives and financial situation. Only trade with funds you can afford to lose without affecting your standard of living.
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Cost per lot is the typical EUR/USD spread in busy hours × $10, plus any round-turn commission, for one standard lot. “Not yet checked” means we have not confirmed that fact yet. This page compares facts; it does not rank the brokers or recommend either. Confirm costs and licences on each broker’s site and the regulator’s public register before opening an account: see how we review brokers and check a broker yourself.
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