Written by Angelo Martins
Edited by David Johnson
Fact checked by Evelina Laurinaityte
Human moderated by Jason Peterson
Last updated September, 2024

Ultima Markets Overall rating

4.1
Ranked 67 out of 827 (Forex Brokers)
Overall rating is derived from an aggregate of ratings in multiple categories.
Rating Weight
User Rating 3
Popularity
3.5
3
Regulation
5.0
2
Pricing rating
4.4
1
Features
Not rated
1
Customer Support
Not rated
1

Ultima Markets is a well-regarded broker with a popularity rating of 3.5 out of 5 (as of September 5, 2024), offering a wide range of instruments. Its high leverage options, competitive spreads, and favorable swap rates make it attractive to traders, though the lack of public financial transparency and user reviews may be a drawback for some. With strong regulatory oversight from CySEC and MU FSC, Ultima Markets is a solid option, especially for traders seeking high leverage and diverse trading instruments.

Pros

  • Popularity rating of 3.5 out of 5
  • Diverse instruments, including ETFs, Bonds, and Futures
  • MT4 available for Desktop, Mobile, and Web
  • High leverage options up to 2000:1 for retail clients in Mauritius

Cons

  • No user reviews available
  • Not licensed as a bank
  • Financial data not publicly disclosed
* As of September 5, 2024

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Ultima Markets Profile

Company Name Ultima Markets Ltd
Categories Forex Brokers, Forex Rebates, Cryptocurrency Rebates
Primary Category Forex Brokers
Year Founded 2016
Headquarters Cyprus
Office Locations Australia, Cyprus, Mauritius, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan
Account Currency AUD, CAD, EUR, GBP, JPY, NZD, SGD, USD, HKD
Support Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Malay, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese (Traditional)
Funding Methods Bank Wire, Bitcoin, China Union Pay, Credit Card, Alipay, Tether (USDT)
Financial Instruments Futures, Forex, Indices, Bonds, Oil/Energies, Cryptocurrencies, Metals, ETFs, Soft Commodities (coffee, sugar...)
Prohibited Countries Afghanistan, Albania, American Samoa, Australia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burundi, Bermuda, Belarus, Central African Republic, Congo, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Cyprus, Eritrea, Guam, Guinea Bissau, Haiti, Iraq, Iran, North Korea, Lebanon, Macedonia, Mali, Puerto Rico, Russia, Sudan, Singapore, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Syria, United States, Virgin Islands, U.s., Yemen, Yugoslavia, Zimbabwe, Montenegro
24 hour support
Segregated Accounts
Islamic Accounts
Accepts Canadian clients
Accepts Japanese Clients
Non expiring demo
Trading API
Cent accounts
Negative balance protection
Social trading
Regulatory deposit insurance
Trailing stops
Bonuses
Interest on margin
Fixed spread
Variable spread

Trustworthiness & Regulation

* As of September 5, 2024

Founded in 2016, Ultima Markets operates under the Mauritius Financial Services Commission (MU FSC) and the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CY CySEC). Despite being a relatively new player, it has achieved a popularity rating of 3.5 out of 5 and ranks 166th among 815 brokers. Experts rank it higher at 67th, indicating strong growth in user activity.

Company Licenses & Regulations Segregated Client Money Deposit Compensation Scheme Negative Balance Protection Rebates Max. Leverage Retail Clients
Ultima Markets Cyprus Ltd up to €20,000 30 : 1
Ultima Markets 2000 : 1

Deposit Insurance

Clients under the Cyprus CySEC regulation are protected by a deposit compensation scheme, providing insurance in case of firm failure. Mauritius clients lack this compensation but benefit from segregated client funds, ensuring deposits are not used for operational purposes.

Ultima Markets Account types

  Standard ECN
Commission-$5.00 Per Lot
Maximum leverage2000:1
Mobile PlatformMT4 Mobile, Proprietary
Trading platformMT4, WebTrader, Proprietary
Spread TypeVariable Spread
Minimum Deposit50
Minimum Trade Size0.01
Trailing Stops
Scalping Allowed
Hedging Allowed
Islamic Accounts
  Standard
Maximum leverage 2000:1
Trading platform MT4WebTraderProprietary
Mobile platform MT4 MobileProprietary
Spread type Variable Spread
Minimum deposit 50
Minimum Trade Size 0.01
Trailing Stops
Scalping Allowed
Hedging Allowed
Islamic Accounts
  ECN
Commission $5.00 Per Lot
Maximum leverage 2000:1
Trading platform MT4WebTraderProprietary
Mobile platform MT4 MobileProprietary
Spread type Variable Spread
Minimum deposit 50
Minimum Trade Size 0.01
Trailing Stops
Scalping Allowed
Hedging Allowed
Islamic Accounts

Spreads and Costs

* As of September 5, 2024

Ultima Markets offers competitive spreads on various asset classes. The average Forex spread is 2.09 pips, slightly higher than IC Markets' 1.54 pips but in line with industry standards.

Combined Spread/Commission Costs by Asset Class Compared to Market-Leading Brokers

Broker - Account Type Crypto Average Forex Average Indices Average Commodities Average
Ultima Markets – Standard 7.60 2.09 - 0.11
Exness – Standard 22.64 2.22 7.07 0.12
IC Markets – Standard 9.10 1.54 1.12 0.10
ThinkMarkets – Standard 16.89 2.06 1.59 0.14
Admirals – Trade - 2.65 - 0.19
Oanda – Standard 39.00 0.75 - -
Forex.com – Standard - 3.05 - -

Swap Rates/Financing Fees

Ultima Markets provides competitive swap rates, especially for USDJPY and XAUUSD, making it cost-effective for traders holding positions overnight. Compared to competitors, its rates are often more favorable.

Broker Best Average NZDUSD Swap Short NZDUSD Swap Long USDJPY Swap Short USDJPY Swap Long XAUUSD Swap Short XAUUSD Swap Long
Ultima Markets Best -2.16 -0.22 -0.22 -2.80 1.07 20.00 -30.80
Exness - -6.71 -0.09 -0.07 -2.89 0.00 0.00 -37.21
IC Markets - -2.27 -0.10 -0.14 -2.59 1.25 20.78 -32.84
ThinkMarkets - -3.27 -0.14 -0.14 -2.61 1.08 19.57 -37.37
Admirals - -5.93 - - - - 1.43 -31.59
Oanda - - 0.00 0.00 15.00 0.09 0.00 0.00
Forex.com - - 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 - -

Islamic/Swap-Free Accounts

Ultima Markets offers Islamic accounts for clients who wish to avoid interest payments due to religious beliefs. These accounts eliminate swap fees on overnight positions, maintaining compliance with Sharia law.

Other Fees

Withdrawal fees vary by payment method, and inactivity fees apply after a specific period of dormancy. Check the official website for the latest updates.

Comparison to Other Brokers

* As of September 5, 2024

Ultima Markets competes well with leading brokers like IC Markets and Exness, especially with its high leverage and favorable swap rates. However, it lacks public financial transparency and user reviews, which could be a concern for cautious traders.

Trading Platforms

Ultima Markets offers MetaTrader 4 and its own mobile app. MT4 is known for its advanced charting tools and automation, while the mobile app provides a streamlined experience but lacks automated trading capabilities.

Available Instruments

Ultima Markets offers over 250 instruments, including Forex, Crypto, Stocks, Commodities, and more, enabling diverse trading opportunities. Note that all trading involves CFDs.

Asset Class Number of Instruments
Forex CFD 60+
Crypto CFD 25+
Stock CFD 120+
Stock Index CFD 19
Commodities CFD 10
ETFs 6
Bond CFD 7
Futures CFD 21

Leverage

Leverage can reach up to 2000:1 for Mauritius-based clients and 30:1 for those under the CySEC regulation. High leverage offers the potential for increased gains but also higher risks.

Prohibited Countries

Ultima Markets does not serve clients in countries like the United States and Canada, among others. Prospective clients should verify their eligibility on the broker's official site.

Education

Ultima Markets offers a range of educational resources, including webinars, trading tutorials, and market analysis. These resources are designed to help both beginners and advanced traders enhance their knowledge and skills in financial markets.

Promotions

Current promotions include a welcome bonus for new clients and referral incentives. It's recommended to check the website for the latest offers as these may vary by region and account type.

Ultima Markets User Rating

4.0

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Ultima Markets Cashback rebates

Cash back rebates are paid per round turn lot unless otherwise specified. 1 Lot = 100,000 base currency units traded.
  Standard ECN
Forex0.48 Pips$1.2 Per Lot
Oil / Energies$4.8 Per Lot$1.2 Per Lot
MetalsGold $4.8 Per LotGold $1.2 Per Lot
Shares / Equities$30 Per 1 Million USD Traded$9.0 Per 1 Million USD Traded
Indices$30 Per 1 Million USD Traded$9.0 Per 1 Million USD Traded
Soft commodities (coffee,sugar...)$30 Per 1 Million USD Traded$9.0 Per 1 Million USD Traded
Cryptocurrencies$48 Per 1 Million USD Traded$18 Per 1 Million USD Traded
Payment Options
Monthly Cash Back
Payments are credited and sent automatically by the 12th day of the month for trades where cashback has been accumulated between the first and the last day of the previous month.
  Standard
Forex 0.48 Pips
Oil / Energies $4.8 Per Lot
Metals Gold $4.8 Per Lot
Shares / Equities $30 Per 1 Million USD Traded
Indices $30 Per 1 Million USD Traded
Soft commodities (coffee,sugar...) $30 Per 1 Million USD Traded
Cryptocurrencies $48 Per 1 Million USD Traded
Payment Options
Monthly Cash Back
Payments are credited and sent automatically by the 12th day of the month for trades where cashback has been accumulated between the first and the last day of the previous month.
  ECN
Forex $1.2 Per Lot
Oil / Energies $1.2 Per Lot
Metals Gold $1.2 Per Lot
Shares / Equities $9.0 Per 1 Million USD Traded
Indices $9.0 Per 1 Million USD Traded
Soft commodities (coffee,sugar...) $9.0 Per 1 Million USD Traded
Cryptocurrencies $18 Per 1 Million USD Traded
Payment Options
Monthly Cash Back
Payments are credited and sent automatically by the 12th day of the month for trades where cashback has been accumulated between the first and the last day of the previous month.

What are Ultima Markets rebates?

Ultima Markets rebates are a portion of the transaction cost that is paid back to the client on each trade, resulting in a lower spread and improved win ratio. For example, if your rebate is 1 pip and the spread is 3 pips, then your net spread is only 2 pips.

Many traders initially believe there must be higher costs elsewhere to compensate, however they soon find there is no catch and Forex rebates truly reduce the costs of the transaction and improve their bottom line.

How do Ultima Markets rebates work?

When you link a new or existing forex trading account to us the broker pays us part of their spread or commission profit for every trade you make as compensation for referring a customer to them. We then share the majority of our revenue with you, paying you a cash rebate for each trade you make as thank you for signing up with us.

Unlike some of our competitors your spreads will never increase as a result of using our service! The only difference is: as our client you earn extra cash per trade, making trading through us more profitable than opening direct with the broker. Founded in 2007, we are the original and leading provider of forex rebates. We pay rebates to over 100,000 accounts and traders love our helpful 24 hour live chat, telephone and email support.

How much Ultima Markets rebates can I earn?

Use our forex rebate calculator to estimate your Ultima Markets rebate earnings:

 
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Are Ultima Markets rebates a scam; do my spreads increase?

Ultima Markets rebates paid by legitimate rebate providers are not a scam, however scams do exist. The most common scam is a rebate provider that marks up the spread or commission in order to pay a higher rebate than competitors. Many brokers do allow a referring party, or rebate provider, to markup costs to traders they refer. Obviously this defeats the purpose of the service provided by the rebate provider and thus jeopardizes the viability of the rebate provider’s reputation and business, so a reliable provider wouldn’t consider this. Besides this, certain rebate providers may not pay on time, or not at all. This is why it’s important to choose a reliable provider.

When working with a trustworthy rebate provider, there is no ‘catch’. It is more beneficial to a trader’s financial position to work with a rebate provider than solely with the forex broker.

Are there any other benefits to signing up for Ultima Markets rebates?

It depends on the rebate provider. Due to our unique relationship with many brokers, we have often mediated between brokers and clients in order to help successfully resolve client issues, including clients who are having withdrawal issues. Brokers are often very fast to respond to us, since we typically have many clients with them. Our knowledgeable support team is available 24 hours per day in 8 native languages & 23 total languages for any questions. We also offer trading tools, calculators, reviews and a robust forex education section.

How are forex rebates paid?

Because we deal with so many traders in so many different countries and serve 23 languages we have to cover a wide array of options. Here’s what we offer:

Forex rebate options vary per broker:

Monthly cash back Payments are credited and sent automatically by the 12 of the month following the month rebates are earned in.
Spread or commission reduction The trader actually receives reduced commissions and/or spreads. This is an exciting option offered by some of our top brokers.
Paid direct to brokerage account Cashback is credited directly to the trader’s brokerage account, typically between 1-7 days after the trade is closed. This is another exciting options offered by some of our top brokers.

In the case of the ‘Monthly cash back’ rebate option, monthly payments can be paid via bank wire, Paypal, Skrill, Sticpay, China Unionpay, and Neteller. Some payment methods such as bank wire carries fees and often traders set a custom minimum payment amount in order to accumulate rebates and withdraw their rebates less often than monthly.

Ultima Markets Regulation / Money Protection

5.0
Company Licenses & Regulations Segregated Client Money Deposit Compensation Scheme Negative Balance Protection Rebates Max. Leverage Retail Clients
Ultima Markets Cyprus Ltd up to €20,000 30 : 1
Ultima Markets 2000 : 1

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