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Data refreshed 25 Sep 2026 · Compiled by David Ispiryan
Trust rank #16 · Founded 1983
City Index is a well-regarded, regulated forex broker offering forex and CFD trading across a broad range of markets via web and mobile platforms, supported by research, charting, and risk management tools.…
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Trust rank #25 · Editorial rating 9 / 10 · Founded 2012
JustMarkets is a forex and CFD broker offering broad market access on MetaTrader platforms with multiple account options and flexible conditions. It provides education, market insights, and multilingual support in a straightforward,…
Read the JustMarkets reviewCity Index (United Kingdom, founded 1983) holds 2 regulatory licences (ASIC, FCA), 2 of them tier-1, offers MT4, Proprietary and sits in our low-fee bracket. JustMarkets (Mauritius, founded 2012) holds 3 regulatory licences (FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, SVGFSA), offers MT4, MT5 and sits in our low-fee bracket. The two overlap in 226 countries; City Index is available in 4 countries where JustMarkets is not, and JustMarkets in 0 where City Index is not.
Scored on 8 measurable dimensions where both brokers have verified data. Dimensions missing for either side are excluded rather than guessed. This is a data summary, not a recommendation.
| Criteria | City Index | JustMarkets |
|---|---|---|
| Editorial rating | Not verified | 9 / 10 |
| Trust rank | #16 | #25 |
| Founded | 1983 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Mauritius |
| Regulators | ASIC, FCA | FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, SVGFSA |
| Broker type | Market Maker | ECN, STP |
| Platforms | MT4, Proprietary | MT4, MT5 |
| Instruments | Commodities, Forex, Indices, Metals | Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, Indices, Metals |
| Countries accepted | 230 countries | 226 countries |
| Fee level | Low | Low |
| Trading types | CFD Trading, Spot Trading | CFD Trading, Spot Trading |
| Best-for use cases | Retail Trading | Copy Trading, Retail Trading |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger value where a direction is objectively better (e.g. more licences, lower fees). "Not verified" means the field is not yet in our catalogue for that broker — we never fill gaps with estimates.
Available at both (226): Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bonaire, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island and 186 more.
Only City Index (4): Australia, India, Japan, United Kingdom.
Availability reflects the countries each broker declares it serves. Local rules change; confirm on the broker's own site before signing up.
JustMarkets holds more regulatory licences: City Index (ASIC, FCA) versus JustMarkets (FSA Seychelles, FSC Mauritius, SVGFSA). Tier-1 licences: City Index 2, JustMarkets 0.
City Index offers MT4, Proprietary; JustMarkets offers MT4, MT5.
Both sit in the same fee bracket (low) in our catalogue; compare the spreads and commission rows above for detail.
City Index is the older of the two, founded in 1983; JustMarkets was founded in 2012.
They overlap in 226 countries. City Index is additionally available in 4 countries (Australia, India, Japan, United Kingdom) and JustMarkets in 0 countries ().
Risk warning: CFDs and forex are complex, leveraged instruments and carry a high risk of losing money rapidly. A majority of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Nothing on this page is financial advice; verify licence status on the regulator's register before depositing. Full risk disclosure.