GO Markets is a CFD broker founded in 2006 in Australia. It is regulated by ASIC and CySEC, with offshore entities for other regions, and offers a wide choice of platforms.
Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. This review is for information only and is not investment advice.
GO Markets at a glance
| Founded | 2006, Australia |
| Main regulators | ASIC (AFSL 254963), CySEC (licence 322/17); FSC Mauritius and FSA Seychelles (offshore) |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, cTrader, TradingView, GO WebTrader |
| Accounts | Standard (spread only) and GO Plus+ (spread plus commission) |
Regulation and safety
GO Markets operates through:
- GO Markets Pty Ltd: ASIC, Australia (AFSL 254963).
- GO Markets Ltd: CySEC, EU (licence 322/17).
- GO Markets Pty Ltd (MU): FSC Mauritius (offshore).
- GO Markets International Ltd: FSA Seychelles (offshore).
Licence details above are as stated by GO Markets. Always check the firm and website on the regulator’s official register before you open an account, and confirm which entity your account will be held with. Regulation does not protect you against trading losses. See our guide: How to check if a broker is legitimate.
Products and platforms
- CFDs on forex, indices, shares, commodities, crypto, bonds and ETFs.
- Platforms: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView and GO WebTrader, plus copy trading tools and VPS.
Accounts and fees
- Standard: commission-free, with costs built into the spread.
- GO Plus+: tighter spreads plus a commission.
- The EU entity states no minimum deposit and no GO Markets withdrawal fee (bank fees may apply).
Fees, spreads and minimum deposits vary by region and account type and can change at any time. Check GO Markets’s current pricing pages for your country before trading.
Leverage
Retail clients of the ASIC and EU entities are limited to 30:1 on major pairs and have negative balance protection. Offshore entities offer higher leverage. Higher leverage increases both potential gains and losses. Read Can you lose more than you invest in forex?.
Things to be aware of
- Protections differ significantly between the ASIC/CySEC entities and the offshore Mauritius and Seychelles entities.
- In November 2026 GO Markets’ EU page stated that 78% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with GO Markets Ltd, while another page showed 70%. Check the current figure.
Pros and cons
Pros
- ASIC and CySEC regulation
- Wide platform choice
- No minimum deposit in the EU
Cons
- Offshore entities for some regions
- Commission on GO Plus+ not clearly shown on the main page
Who might consider GO Markets?
GO Markets may suit traders who can open an account with its ASIC or CySEC entity and want a choice of platforms including cTrader and TradingView.
Summary
GO Markets is an established broker with ASIC and CySEC regulation and good platform choice. As always, check which entity you would join.
Information in this review was checked against GO Markets’s published information and public regulatory records in November 2026. Details change, so always confirm the current terms on the broker’s own website and the regulator’s register.
Risk warning: CFDs and leveraged forex are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. This review is for information only and is not investment advice.