GO Markets Review in 2026

Written by Miro Nikolov

Miro Nikolov

Miro Nikolov is the co-founder of TradingPedia.com and BestBrokers.com. His mission is to help people make profitable investments by giving them access to educational resources and analytics tools.

, | Updated: January 6, 2026

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• Trading Instruments
• Trading Platforms
• Payment Methods
• Account Types
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Founded in 2006, GO Markets is a multi-asset CFD broker that centers on the widely used MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 suites. The brand operates several regulated entities that collectively cover Australia, the European Economic Area, and a range of international jurisdictions. Its two core live accounts – the Standard (spread-only) and the GO Plus+ (raw spread + commission) – have a recommended minimum deposit of $200 and offer leverage up to 1:30 for retail EU clients and as high as 1:500 under the offshore entities. Instrument coverage is typical for a MetaTrader provider, spanning forex, indices, metals, energies, share CFDs, and a small line-up of cryptocurrencies.

Client money is held in segregated trust accounts across all entities, and EU clients benefit from negative balance protection and the CySEC Investor Compensation Fund. The broker does not publicly mention any equivalent compensation scheme for Australian or offshore clients. Copy trading is available through third-party solutions such as Myfxbook AutoTrade, and a free VPS is offered to higher-volume traders.

Regulations

Australia – GO Markets Pty Ltd (ACN 081 864 039) is incorporated in Victoria and authorized by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) – AFSL 254963 since 27 July 2007. The registered office shown on the ASIC register is Level 11, 447 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000. Under Australian law, the firm must segregate retail client funds but is not required to offer negative balance protection or investor compensation.

Cyprus – GO Markets Ltd (Company No. HE 351644) holds CySEC license 322/17 (Investment Firm) issued 3 April 2018. The company’s registered address is 31 Sotiros Kyrillou Avenue, Limassol 4011, Cyprus. Retail clients fall under MiFID II, enjoy negative balance protection, and are eligible for the Investor Compensation Fund up to €20,000.

Mauritius – GO Markets International Ltd (Company No. C118023335) is regulated by the Financial Services Commission (FSC) Mauritius as an Investment Dealer (Full Service Dealer excluding Underwriting), license number GB19024895 issued 12 December 2019. The registered office is Suite 213, 2nd Floor, The Catalyst, Silicon Avenue, 40 Cybercity, Ebène 72201. Mauritius regulation requires segregation of client assets but provides no statutory compensation scheme.

St Vincent & the Grenadines – GO Markets LLC (LLC 266/2020) is registered with the Financial Services Authority as an International Business Company. SVG registration is not a conduct license; therefore, clients rely primarily on the firm’s own protections.

The broker does not accept residents of the United States, Canada, Japan, or North Korea. Disputes for Australian clients can be escalated to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), while CySEC clients may refer unresolved complaints to the Financial Ombudsman Service of Cyprus.

Trading Platforms

Platforms	PC / MAC	Smartphones	Tablets
MetaTrader 4
MetaTrader 5
Proprietary

Trading Information
Trading Platforms	cTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView
Demo Account
Hedging
Scalping
US Traders
Arabic Traders

GO Markets supports the classic MetaTrader stack on desktop, web, and mobile, supplemented by a browser-based GO WebTrader that mirrors MT5 functionality. Expert Advisors, VPS hosting, MAM/PAMM allocation, and several copy-trade plug-ins round out the toolkit. No proprietary downloadable terminal is offered.

MetaTrader 4

MT4 remains the broker’s headline platform for forex and CFD trading. GO Markets supplies over 50 currency pairs plus indices, metals, and energies in the MT4 environment, with one-click trading, 30 built-in indicators, and nine timeframes. The broker adds its own MT4 Accelerator pack, featuring an alarm manager, sentiment indicator, and advanced trade terminal. Both Standard and GO Plus+ accounts can be run on MT4, and Expert Advisors are fully permitted without execution restrictions.

Latency is kept low by Equinix NY4 servers, and high-volume traders who maintain an average balance of A$5,000 (or currency equivalent) can request a free VPS. Hedging and scalping strategies are allowed.

MetaTrader 5

MT5 offers an expanded product list that includes share CFDs from the US, UK, Australia, and Germany. The platform supports Depth of Market, netting or hedging modes, and an integrated economic calendar. GO Markets provides raw spreads from 0.0 pips on major FX during peak liquidity in the GO Plus+ account, subject to a commission of $6 round-turn per lot. The broker also enables MT5 Signals for copy trading, as well as partial order fills and an upgraded strategy tester.

Desktop, WebTrader, and native iOS/Android apps are available. MT5 is mandatory for access to share CFDs and most cryptocurrencies.

GO WebTrader

GO WebTrader is a browser interface powered by MetaQuotes that mirrors the MT5 server. It requires no download, streams market data in HTML5, and preserves all existing account credentials. Traders can open, modify, and close positions, run basic technical analysis with 31 indicators, and set price alerts via push notifications. It is particularly useful on corporate computers where installing desktop software is impossible.

Copy Trading

GO Markets integrates with Myfxbook AutoTrade, MT4/MT5 Signals, and DupliTrade. Subscribers can follow vetted strategy providers, filter by drawdown and risk score, and set equity stop levels. Fees vary: MT signals charge through performance spreads/commissions, whereas DupliTrade operates on a subscription basis starting from A$100 per month unless waived under volume programs. The broker imposes no additional mark-ups but warns that past performance is not indicative of future returns.

Payment Methods

GO Markets lists the main funding rails publicly: international and domestic bank transfer, Visa/Mastercard, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller, POLi (Australia only), and BPAY. Cryptocurrency deposits are not supported. All methods must be in the same name as the trading account to satisfy anti-money-laundering regulations.

The recommended minimum deposit is $200, though the broker does not enforce a formal floor. Card and e-wallet deposits usually credit instantly, while bank wires take 1-3 business days depending on the currency corridor. GO Markets does not levy internal deposit fees but notes that sender banks may charge. Withdrawals are typically processed within one business day; international wires incur a flat A$20 fee passed through from the banking network, whereas card and e-wallet payouts are free on the broker’s side.

Base account currencies vary by entity: AUD, USD, EUR, GBP, NZD, CAD, SGD, and HKD for Australia; EUR or USD for Cyprus; and USD for Mauritius and SVG. Funding in a non-base currency triggers conversion at the prevailing bank or card rate; therefore, using a domestic-currency wallet is advisable.

Security checks require clients to upload government ID and proof of address before any withdrawal. The broker returns funds to the original source up to the deposited amount; profits can then be sent by bank transfer.

• Deposit
• Withdrawal

Brand	Minimum	Fees	Processing Time
	$50	None	Instant
	$50	None	Instant
	$50	None	1–3 business days
	$50	None	Instant
	$50	None	Instant
	$50	None	Instant
	$50	None	Instant
	$50	None	Same day

Brand	Minimum	Fees	Processing Time
	$50	None from broker	3–5 business days
	$50	None from broker	3–5 business days
	$100	$20 international wire; domestic free	1–5 business days
	$50	None from broker	Same day processing
	$50	None from broker	Same day processing
	$50	None from broker	Same day processing

Account Types

GO Markets provides unlimited demo accounts plus two core live accounts (Standard and GO Plus+) available as retail or professional status, alongside an optional swap-free variant for eligible Islamic clients. Leverage is entity-dependent: up to 1:30 for EU retail, 1:50 for ASIC retail, and 1:500 for offshore clients. Professional and wholesale categories can access higher leverage where local rules permit.

Standard Account

The Standard account incorporates all trading costs into the spread, which starts from 1.0 pip on EUR/USD during liquid hours and averages 1.2-1.4 pips across the day. No commission is charged. The account is available on both MT4 and MT5 with the full instrument list and supports hedging, scalping, and EAs. The broker recommends a deposit of $200, though smaller amounts are technically accepted. This format suits beginners who prefer simpler cost structures.

GO Plus+ Account

GO Plus+ offers raw interbank spreads from 0.0 pips, subject to a $3.00 per side per standard lot commission (total $6 round-turn) on forex and metals. Typical raw spreads on majors are 0.1-0.3 pips during peak sessions. Indices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies trade on a mark-up basis even in GO Plus+. The recommended minimum deposit is $500. Active traders who scalp or algorithmically trade generally favor this model, and it is the only account tier that qualifies for the free VPS once volume criteria are met.

Islamic (Swap-Free) Account

Muslim clients who prove Shariah compliance can request the swap-free option on either Standard or GO Plus+. Overnight interest is replaced with an administration fee that varies by symbol, published in the product schedule. The account is not available for cryptocurrency pairs and certain exotic FX. All other trading conditions remain identical to the parent account.

Demo Accounts

Registration for a demo takes less than two minutes and requires only name, email, and phone. Demos default to a $50,000 virtual balance but can be customized. They run for 30 days unless converted to unlimited upon account verification. Market data mirrors live spreads and swap values, enabling strategy testing and EA optimization on MT4/MT5. Users may open multiple concurrent demos in different base currencies.

Support

GO Markets maintains 24/5 multilingual support via live chat, email, and telephone. Live chat is accessible directly from the website and the client portal; average wait times during London and New York sessions are under two minutes. Phone support is routed through Australian and Cypriot desks in English, Mandarin, Vietnamese, Thai, and Arabic, with callback requests handled within the same business day.

Email tickets (support@gomarkets.com) are monitored around the clock on weekdays, and the broker pledges to respond within 24 hours. A searchable knowledge base covers account opening, platform installation, funding, and corporate actions. Basic queries are handled by a chatbot before escalation to a human agent.

Conclusion

GO Markets combines long-standing ASIC oversight with a CySEC passport for the EEA, supplemented by offshore entities for higher leverage. Strengths include the familiar MT4/MT5 environment, a clear two-tier pricing structure, and solid deposit/withdrawal transparency. The addition of share CFDs, copy-trade integrations, and a free VPS for active clients extends its appeal to both discretionary and automated traders.

Limitations are typical of a MetaTrader-centric broker: no proprietary platform innovation, modest cryptocurrency coverage, and no statutory investor compensation outside the EU. Australian clients also lack guaranteed negative balance protection. Overall, GO Markets is well-suited to cost-conscious traders who value tight spreads on MT4/MT5 and are comfortable with the regulatory protection levels provided by each entity.