Equiti

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Equiti is a well‐regarded forex and CFD broker providing access to a wide range of markets on popular trading platforms, with education resources and customer support.
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Key facts

8.2/10
Our rating
#55
Trust rank
2008
Founded
6
Licences
233
Countries accepted
HeadquartersUnited Kingdom
Broker typeSTP
RegulationDFSA; FCA; JSC
PlatformsMT4, MT5
InstrumentsCommodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, Indices, Metals
Fee levelMedium

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Pros

  • • FCA-regulated entity
  • • Segregated client funds
  • • MT4 and MT5 platforms
  • • NDD/STP execution
  • • Wide CFD instrument range

    • Cons

  • • No guaranteed stop-loss orders (GSLO)
  • • MT4/MT5 only; no cTrader or TradingView
  • • Limited share and crypto CFD range
  • • Protections, leverage, and terms vary by entity
  • • CFD-only; no access to exchange-traded assets

    • Key Features

  • • Forex and CFDs on indices commodities shares and crypto
  • • MT4 and MT5 with EAs and mobile apps
  • • NDD STP execution and deep liquidity
  • • FCA SCA and CMA regulation with segregated client funds
  • • Negative balance protection for retail
  • • Swap free Islamic accounts and raw spread pricing

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Equiti is an online broker for forex and CFD trading. You can open a retail or professional account, trade on web, desktop, or mobile, and use research and education tools. You get market news, calendars, and basic analysis features. Account options, features, and product range depend on your country and the local entity. You should read the terms and product schedules before you start. All trading involves risk, and you can lose more than your initial outlay on some products.

    Equiti operates through licensed entities in different regions. You onboard with the entity that serves your country. Client money is usually kept in segregated accounts at reputable banks where rules require it. Some entities may offer features such as negative balance protection; check your agreement and disclosures. The firm applies security controls, including encryption and verification. Protections, complaint routes, and available recourse depend on your location. Review local legal documents and policies before you open or fund an account.

    You can trade through web, desktop, and mobile platforms. You get advanced charting, multiple order types, watchlists, alerts, and basic research tools. Some accounts may support algorithmic trading, VPS connectivity, and APIs for automation. Education resources and market updates are available in the client portal. Platform choice, features, and third‐party tool access vary by entity and region. Check system requirements, status pages, and maintenance windows before you install or connect any tools, and test with a demo where available.

    You can trade forex pairs and CFDs on indices, commodities, metals, energies, and selected shares. Some entities may also list digital asset CFDs where local rules allow. Product lists, trading hours, contract terms, and margin settings differ by region and account type. Review instrument details, order sizes, and corporate action handling in the product schedule before you trade. Availability can change during volatile periods, and some instruments may move to close‐only or higher margin when risk controls require it.

    You may pay spreads, commissions on some accounts, overnight financing, and currency conversion when you trade. Deposits and withdrawals can involve charges from your bank or payment provider, and the broker may apply administrative fees in some cases. Costs vary by entity, platform, product, and market conditions. Review the rate card, product schedule, and disclosures to understand how each fee works. Check your platform for live pricing and estimated costs per order before you place or hold positions.

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