City Index vs Deriv 2026
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how City Index and Deriv compare on regulation, costs and platforms.
City Index is a trading name of StoneX Financial Ltd, regulated by the FCA (446717), offering spread bets and CFDs on its Web Trader with TradingView charts and MT4.
68% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Deriv is a CFD and options broker with entities licensed by the MFSA, LFSA, VFSC and BVI FSC, offering Deriv MT5, Deriv cTrader, TradingView, Deriv Trader and Deriv Bot.
70.78% of retail CFD accounts lose money with this provider.
Side by side
| City Index | Deriv | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | FCA | MFSA |
| Minimum deposit | £100 minimum initial deposit for MT4 / new cards (UK) | – |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pts on MT4; 0.8 pts on standard platform (UK) | – |
| Commission | None on MT4 except shares | – |
| Max leverage | – | Up to 1:1000 on Deriv MT5 Standard/Swap-free (non-EU entities) |
| Platforms | ||
| Retail accounts losing money | 68% | 70.78% |
Facts from each broker's own website and the regulators' registers. Full sources are on each review: City Index review · Deriv review.
Frequently asked questions
Are City Index and Deriv regulated?
City Index: FCA. Deriv: MFSA.
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Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read the full risk warning