City Index vs Moneta Markets
By Akash · Facts re-checked (UTC)
Here is how City Index and Moneta Markets compare on regulation, costs and platforms. See the table for regulators, costs and platforms.
| City Index | Moneta Markets | |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | FCA | FCA, FSCA, FSC Mauritius |
| Minimum deposit | £100 minimum initial deposit for MT4 / new cards (UK) | $50 (standard accounts; ECN account $20,000) |
| Spreads from | 0.5 pts on MT4; 0.8 pts on standard platform (UK) | 0.0 pips (ECN accounts) |
| Commission | None on MT4 except shares | From $3 per lot per side on ECN; $1 per lot per side on a higher tier |
| Max leverage | – | Up to 1000:1 on FX, indices and precious metals (international entities, not the FCA entity) |
| Platforms | City Index Web Trader (TradingView charts), MetaTrader 4, TradingView | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, AppTrader |
| Retail accounts losing money | 68% | – |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum deposit at City Index and Moneta Markets?
City Index: £100 minimum initial deposit for MT4 / new cards (UK). Moneta Markets: $50 (standard accounts; ECN account $20,000).
Are City Index and Moneta Markets regulated?
City Index: FCA. Moneta Markets: FCA, FSCA, FSC Mauritius.
Which has tighter spreads, City Index or Moneta Markets?
Published spreads start from 0.5 pts on MT4; 0.8 pts on standard platform (UK) at City Index and 0.0 pips (ECN accounts) at Moneta Markets; commission: City Index None on MT4 except shares, Moneta Markets From $3 per lot per side on ECN; $1 per lot per side on a higher tier.
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