Written by Angelo Martins
Edited by David Johnson
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Human moderated by Jason Peterson
Last updated November, 2024

OQtima Overall rating

4.2
Ranked 55 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
4.7
1
Features
4.5
1
Customer Support
4.5
1

Pros

  • Regulated by Cyprus CySEC and Seychelles SC FSA
  • Competitive spreads for forex and commodities
  • Offers cTrader and Metatrader 5 platforms for multiple devices
  • Provides Negative Balance Protection

Cons

  • Founded recently in 2023, relatively new to the market
  • Swap rates are higher than some competitors
  • Privately owned and does not provide its financials publicly
* As of November 13, 2024

We tested OQtima using real-money live accounts. Our reviews are based on unbiased data from live account testing, regulatory information, and user feedback. We list brokers without charge or sponsorship. To learn more, read our About Us page.

Trustworthiness & Regulation

* As of November 13, 2024

OQtima is regulated by both Cyprus CySEC and Seychelles SC FSA. With a user rating of 4.0 out of 5, OQtima ranks 59th in our forex brokers database. Although established in 2023, OQtima has gained a solid following, with a popularity rating of 3.5 out of 5 and approximately 34,664 organic monthly visits according to similarweb.com, positioning it at 219 in our traffic-based rankings.

Company Licenses & Regulations Segregated Client Money Deposit Compensation Scheme Negative Balance Protection Rebates Max. Leverage Retail Clients
Nordskov Capital Ltd up to €20,000 30 : 1
CDE Global Markets Ltd, 500 : 1

Deposit Insurance

Under CySEC regulation, OQtima offers a deposit compensation scheme (Investor Compensation Fund), which can compensate retail clients up to €20,000 in case of broker insolvency. Note that this protection does not cover traders classified as professional.

Spreads and Costs

* As of November 13, 2024

OQtima provides competitive spreads, particularly in forex and commodities. Compared to top brokers like IC Markets, Exness, and HFM, OQtima’s spreads are attractively low, with an average of 1.70 pips on forex, which appeals to cost-conscious traders.

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

Broker - Account Type Crypto Average Forex Average Indices Average Commodities Average
OQtima – ECN+ 21.21 1.70 9.02 0.07
Exness – Zero 5.45 1.01 1.81 0.03
IC Markets - Raw Spread 10.12 2.05 1.17 0.13
HFM – Zero Spread 21.54 1.60 4.59 0.12
RoboForex – ECN - 2.13 - 0.15
FBS - Standard 24.23 4.09 - 0.23
Forex.com - Standard - 2.81 - -

For further data on all brokers and instruments, visit our spread analyzer tool.

Swap Rates/Financing Fees

Swap fees (overnight fees) are charged on positions held overnight. OQtima’s average swap rate is -2.54, close to industry averages but may vary between brokers.

Broker Best Average NZDUSD Swap Short NZDUSD Swap Long USDJPY Swap Short USDJPY Swap Long XAUUSD Swap Short XAUUSD Swap Long
Oqtima -- -2.54 -0.13 -0.13 -2.60 1.29 22.55 -36.21
Exness -- -6.78 -0.08 -0.07 -2.77 0.00 0.00 -37.79
IC Markets Best -2.27 -0.10 -0.14 -2.59 1.25 20.78 -32.84
HFM -- -7.89 -0.14 -0.14 -3.65 0.00 0.00 -43.31

Does OQtima Offer Islamic/Swap-free Accounts?

OQtima provides Islamic accounts, or swap-free accounts, suitable for clients who cannot receive or pay interest due to religious reasons. These accounts incur no overnight fees.

Other Fees

OQtima has additional fees beyond spreads and swaps:

Fee Type Details
Withdrawal Fees Charges vary based on the withdrawal method. For more details, visit OQtima's deposit/withdrawals page.
Currency Conversion Fees Applied on conversions between different currencies during deposits and withdrawals.

Comparison to Other Brokers

* As of November 13, 2024

When compared with other top brokers like IC Markets, Exness, HFM, RoboForex, FBS, and Forex.com, OQtima shows competitive spreads, especially in forex and commodities. However, as a relatively new broker, it lacks the long-established reputation of some other firms. OQtima’s swap rates are average, but its growing user base and platform options make it a solid choice overall.

Trading Platforms - Mobile, Desktop, Automated

Platform Device Compatibility Automated Trading Programming Language
cTrader Desktop, Mobile, Web Yes C#
MetaTrader 5 Desktop, Mobile, Web Yes MQL5
MetaTrader 4 Desktop, Mobile, Web Yes MQL4

OQtima offers both cTrader and MetaTrader 5, available on various devices. Each platform supports automated trading, with cTrader using C# and MetaTrader 5 using MQL5. These platforms are suited to both new and experienced traders looking for strong charting and analysis tools.

What Can You Trade?

Asset Class Number of Instruments
Forex CFD 80
Crypto CFD 45+
Stock CFD 880+
Stock Index CFD 20
Commodities CFD 8
ETFs 100+

OQtima offers a broad range of trading options across forex, stocks, indices, commodities, and ETFs. However, it does not provide Bond or Futures CFDs. For a full list of instruments, check OQtima's asset classes page.

Available Leverage

Leverage at OQtima ranges from 30:1 for retail clients under CySEC to 500:1 under Seychelles SC FSA. Leverage allows traders to control larger positions with less capital, enhancing both potential profits and risks.

Prohibited Countries

Due to regulatory restrictions, OQtima does not provide services to residents of certain countries, including the United States, Iran, and North Korea. For a full list, visit OQtima's website or contact support.

OQtima Account types

  OQtima ECN+ OQtima ONE
Maximum leverage500:1
Mobile PlatformcTrader Mobile, MT4 Mobile, MT5 Mobile
Trading platformcTrader, MT4, MT5
Spread TypeVariable Spread
Minimum Deposit100
Minimum Trade Size0.01
Trailing Stops
Scalping Allowed
Hedging Allowed
Islamic Accounts
  OQtima ECN+
Maximum leverage 500:1
Trading platform cTraderMT4MT5
Mobile platform cTrader MobileMT4 MobileMT5 Mobile
Spread type Variable Spread
Minimum deposit 100
Minimum Trade Size 0.01
Trailing Stops
Scalping Allowed
Hedging Allowed
Islamic Accounts
  OQtima ONE
Maximum leverage 500:1
Trading platform cTraderMT4MT5
Mobile platform cTrader MobileMT4 MobileMT5 Mobile
Spread type Variable Spread
Minimum deposit 100
Minimum Trade Size 0.01
Trailing Stops
Scalping Allowed
Hedging Allowed
Islamic Accounts

OQtima Web traffic

Our web traffic data is sourced from SimilarWeb and sums the traffic data of all websites associated with a broker. Organic visits are visits the broker didn't pay for, based on the available data. This data updates once monthly and can be based on data purchased from internet service providers, traffic metrics sourced by a third party such as Google Analytics that the company chooses to share with SimilarWeb, etc.

Websites
my.oqtima.com
oqtima.eu
oqtima.com
Organic monthly visits 58,802 (80%)
Organic traffic rank 150 out of 827 (Forex Brokers)
Paid monthly visits 14,895 (20%)
Total monthly visits 73,697
Bounce rate 64%
Pages per visit 1.39
Average visit duration 00:00:28.7130000

OQtima Profile

Company Name CDE Global Markets Ltd
Categories Forex Brokers, Forex Rebates, Cryptocurrency Rebates
Primary Category Forex Brokers
Year Founded 2023
Headquarters Cyprus
Office Locations Cyprus, Malaysia
Account Currency CAD, CHF, EUR, GBP, JPY, SGD, USD, ZAR
Support Languages Chinese, English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, Vietnamese
Funding Methods Bank Wire, Credit/Debit Card, Neteller, Skrill, Revolut, Wise
Financial Instruments Forex, Shares, Indices, Oil/Energies, Cryptocurrencies, Metals, ETFs
Prohibited Countries Iran, United States
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

Education

OQtima offers a variety of educational resources, including articles, video tutorials, and webinars that cover trading basics, platform tutorials, and advanced market strategies. This is beneficial for both beginners and experienced traders aiming to refine their trading skills.

Promotions

OQtima provides occasional promotions, such as deposit bonuses, referral programs, and trading contests. These offers are designed to give traders extra value but come with specific terms and conditions, so users should check OQtima’s promotions page for the latest details.

Disclaimer: Investing in CFDs involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. CFDs are leveraged products, meaning potential profits as well as losses can be magnified. You may lose more than your initial investment, and it's essential to understand the risks involved, including market volatility and liquidity. Ensure you have a thorough understanding of CFD trading, consider seeking independent financial advice, and only invest funds you can afford to lose.

OQtima User Rating

4.0

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OQtima Cashback rebates

Cash back rebates are paid per round turn lot unless otherwise specified. 1 Lot = 100,000 base currency units traded.
  OQtima ECN+ OQtima ONE
Forex$1.50 Per Lot$2.50 Per Lot
Metals$1.50 Per LotGold $2.50 Per Lot
Silver $2.50 Per Lot
Platinum $0.05 Per Lot
Shares / Equities$0.005 Per Lot
IndicesUp to $0.25 Per Lot
ETFs$0.005 Per Lot
Cryptocurrencies$0.05 Per Lot
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.
  OQtima ECN+
Forex $1.50 Per Lot
Metals $1.50 Per Lot
Shares / Equities $0.005 Per Lot
Indices Up to $0.25 Per Lot
ETFs $0.005 Per Lot
Cryptocurrencies $0.05 Per Lot
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.
  OQtima ONE
Forex $2.50 Per Lot
Metals Gold $2.50 Per Lot
Silver $2.50 Per Lot
Platinum $0.05 Per Lot
Shares / Equities $0.005 Per Lot
Indices Up to $0.25 Per Lot
ETFs $0.005 Per Lot
Cryptocurrencies $0.05 Per Lot
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 OQtima rebates?

OQtima 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 OQtima 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 OQtima rebates can I earn?

Use our forex rebate calculator to estimate your OQtima rebate earnings:

 
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Are OQtima rebates a scam; do my spreads increase?

OQtima 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 OQtima 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.

OQtima Regulation / Money Protection

5.0
Company Licenses & Regulations Segregated Client Money Deposit Compensation Scheme Negative Balance Protection Rebates Max. Leverage Retail Clients
Nordskov Capital Ltd up to €20,000 30 : 1
CDE Global Markets Ltd, 500 : 1

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