Fusion Markets review
Fusion Markets is a forex and CFD broker founded in Australia in 2017, built around a low-cost positioning: it advertises commissions it claims run around 36% below competitors, and pairs that with $0 deposit and withdrawal fees. Its Australian entity is ASIC-regulated, a Tier-1 licence, with client funds held at National Australia Bank; separate entities are regulated by Vanuatu's VFSC and Seychelles' FSA, both materially lighter regimes typically used for higher-leverage international clients. It offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader and TradingView across roughly 250+ instruments, including 90+ forex pairs, indices, commodities, crypto and US share CFDs.
Fusion Markets key facts
- Website: www.fusionmarkets.com
- Category: Low-cost ECN forex and CFD broker
- Founded: 2017
- Headquarters: Australia
- Regulation: ASIC (Australia, Tier-1); VFSC (Vanuatu); FSA (Seychelles)
- Platforms: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView
- Minimum deposit: $0
- Leverage: Up to 1:30 (ASIC entity); up to 1:500 (VFSC/FSA entities)
- Markets: 250+ instruments: forex, commodities, indices, crypto, US share CFDs
- FYI Score: 86/100 (ranked #41 of the 136 CFD brokers we track)
Regulation & licences
- The Australian entity is regulated by ASIC (licence 385620), a Tier-1 regulator, with client funds segregated at National Australia Bank (NAB).
- A Vanuatu entity is regulated by the VFSC (licence 40256), and a Seychelles entity by the FSA (licence SD096), both materially lighter regimes than ASIC.
- International clients are commonly onboarded through the Vanuatu or Seychelles entities, which offer higher leverage than the ASIC entity allows.
- Leverage on the ASIC entity is capped at 1:30 on major forex pairs; the VFSC and FSA entities allow leverage up to 1:500.
Spreads & fees
- Classic account: commission-free, EUR/USD spreads averaging around 0.9 pips.
- Zero account: raw spreads from around 0.0-0.03 pips plus a commission reported between $2.25 and $4.50 per lot depending on source.
- No minimum deposit and no deposit, withdrawal or inactivity fees.
- Overnight swap charges apply on standard accounts; Islamic swap-free accounts carry an admin fee instead.
Platforms & tools
- MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 are supported alongside cTrader and TradingView charting integration.
- Fusion+ Copy Trading allows mirroring between accounts; DupliTrade integration and Multi Account Manager (MAM) support are also offered.
- Execution model is ECN, routed through institutional liquidity.
- 85% of withdrawals are reported to process within one hour.
Markets & instruments
- 250+ tradeable instruments: 90+ forex pairs, 23 commodities, 15 indices, 110+ US share CFDs and 13 cryptocurrency CFDs.
- US share CFDs and crypto CFDs are advertised as commission-free.
- No real stocks, bonds or ETFs are offered, only CFD exposure.
- Instrument range is broad relative to broker size but narrower than the largest multi-asset competitors.
Account types
- Classic account: spread-only pricing, no commission.
- Zero account: raw spreads plus a per-lot commission.
- Swap-free (Islamic) account option available across account types.
- Multi Account Manager (MAM) accounts support money managers trading on behalf of multiple clients.
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Platforms
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Fusion+ Copy Trading
Who Fusion Markets is for
Fusion Markets suits cost-sensitive, active traders who want ASIC-level oversight and low fees, or international clients seeking higher leverage through its offshore entities, provided they're comfortable with the lighter regulatory regime that comes with that route.
Pros
- Genuinely low-cost positioning: commission-free US share and crypto CFDs, no deposit/withdrawal/inactivity fees, and commissions the broker claims run well below competitors.
- Tier-1 ASIC regulation on its Australian entity, with client funds segregated at a major bank (NAB).
- Broad platform choice: MT4, MT5, cTrader and TradingView, rather than a single locked-in platform.
- No minimum deposit and fast reported withdrawal times.
Cons
- International clients are commonly routed through the Vanuatu or Seychelles entities, both Tier-4 regulators with materially lighter oversight than ASIC.
- No real stocks, bonds or ETFs, only CFD exposure across its product range.
- Educational content and research tools are described as limited relative to larger competitors.
- Instrument range (250+), while broad for its size, trails the largest multi-asset brokers.
Fusion Markets FAQ
Is Fusion Markets regulated?
Its Australian entity is regulated by ASIC, a Tier-1 regulator, with client funds segregated at National Australia Bank. Separate entities are regulated by Vanuatu's VFSC and Seychelles' FSA, both materially lighter regimes commonly used for international clients wanting higher leverage.
What is the minimum deposit at Fusion Markets?
There is no minimum deposit, and the broker charges no deposit, withdrawal or inactivity fees.
What trading platforms does Fusion Markets support?
MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5 and cTrader, with TradingView charting integration, plus Fusion+ Copy Trading and DupliTrade for copy trading and Multi Account Manager (MAM) support for money managers.
What leverage does Fusion Markets offer?
Up to 1:30 on major forex pairs under the ASIC-regulated Australian entity, and up to 1:500 under the Vanuatu (VFSC) or Seychelles (FSA) entities.
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