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City Index is a UK spread betting and CFD brand founded in 1983 and now part of StoneX Group, the Nasdaq-listed company that also owns FOREX.com.
Serving you from: StoneX Financial Ltd — FCA #446717 Tier 1
Strengths
- Part of Nasdaq-listed StoneX Group
- FCA, ASIC and MAS licences
- More than forty years in business
Weaknesses
- Available in a limited number of countries
- No copy trading
- MetaTrader offering is limited to MT4
Best for: UK, Australian and Singapore residents who want a long-established broker.
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Key facts
- Founded
- 1983
- Headquarters
- United Kingdom
- Publicly listed
- NASDAQ: SNEX (parent)
- Group regulators
- FCA, ASIC, MAS
- Min. deposit
- —
- Platforms
- Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView
- Execution
- Market maker
- Copy trading
- No
- Islamic account
- No
- Demo account
- Yes
Regulation and legal entities
A broker brand is usually several companies. The one you open an account with decides your leverage limit, whether you have negative balance protection, and which compensation scheme, if any, covers you.
| Legal entity | Regulator | Licence no. | Max. leverage | Our check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| StoneX Financial Ltd United Kingdom · FSCS up to £85,000 | FCA Tier 1 | 446717 | 1:30 | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| StoneX Financial Pty Ltd Australia | ASIC Tier 1 | 345646 | 1:30 | Not yet verified by us Open register |
| StoneX Financial Pte Ltd Singapore | MAS Tier 1 | To be confirmed | Varies | Not yet verified by us Open register |
Accounts and fees
Spreads we measured
We have not measured live spreads for this broker yet. Until we do, cost does not count towards its rating.
Platforms and execution
City Index offers Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView. Execution model as described by the broker: Market maker.
Deposits and withdrawals
We have not run our own deposit and withdrawal test with this broker yet. When we do, the log appears here with dates and times.
Country availability
Pick your country at the top of the page to see which City Index entity would serve you.
Not accepted, according to the broker: United States.
Alternatives with a shared regulator
| Broker | Trust Score | Your entity & regulator | Min. deposit | Platforms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMC Markets Since 1989 · LSE: CMCX | 91/99 | FCA #173730 CMC Markets UK plc | $0 | Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView | Review Visit CMC MarketsOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| Interactive Brokers Since 1978 · NASDAQ: IBKR | 91/99 | CFTC/NFA #0258600 Interactive Brokers LLC | $0 | Own platform, TradingView | Review Visit Interactive BrokersOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
| Swissquote Since 1996 · SIX: SQN | 89/99 | FINMA Swissquote Bank Ltd | $1,000 | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Own platform | Review Visit SwissquoteOfficial site · we earn no commission here |
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Frequently asked questions
Is City Index regulated?
City Index operates through 3 legal entities in our database, holding licences or registrations with: FCA, ASIC, MAS. Which entity you sign up with depends on where you live, and so does the protection you get. Check the licence number on the regulator's own register before you deposit.
Which trading platforms does City Index offer?
City Index offers: Own platform, MetaTrader 4, TradingView. Platform availability can vary between its entities.
Is City Index a safe broker?
No broker is risk-free. Our Global Trust Score for City Index is 89 out of 99. The score reflects the regulator tier of the entity that serves you, the group's other licences, company structure and track record. It says nothing about whether trading will be profitable for you.