ThinkMarkets Review 2027 Fees, Features and Safety

This ThinkMarkets review for 2027 looks at the Melbourne, Australia and London, UK-based forex broker, founded in 2010, and covers its 6 listed regulators, the $0 minimum deposit, leverage of up to 1:500 and trading platforms, so you can decide whether it fits the way you trade.

What is ThinkMarkets? (2027)

ThinkMarkets is a multi-asset online broker founded in 2010. It began as ThinkForex and changed its name as it added shares, indices and other products. The company has dual headquarters in Melbourne and London, offices across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and hundreds of thousands of clients worldwide. It is one of relatively few brokers of its size to have built its own full-featured trading platform.

Regulation

ThinkMarkets holds a broad set of licences. TF Global Markets (Aust) Pty Ltd is regulated by ASIC, and TF Global Markets (UK) Ltd is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority. Other group entities are regulated by CySEC in Cyprus, the FSCA in South Africa, the Financial Services Agency in Japan and the Seychelles FSA, with further registrations in other markets.

Retail clients in the UK, EU and Australia receive negative balance protection and leverage caps, and UK clients are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme. The broker also states that it holds additional insurance cover for client funds through Lloyd's of London. International clients are typically served through the Seychelles entity.

Account types

Standard account: no minimum deposit and no commission, with EUR/USD spreads averaging a little over one pip.

ThinkZero account: raw spreads from 0.0 pips plus a commission of $3.50 per side per standard lot. The minimum deposit is $500. This is the cost-efficient option for active traders.

ThinkTrader account: an account specifically for the proprietary platform, with a low minimum deposit and access to its full instrument range.

Deposits are free, and most withdrawals carry no charge. There is no inactivity fee for most clients. Islamic swap-free accounts are available.

ThinkTrader

ThinkTrader is the broker's own platform, available on the web, desktop and mobile. It has won multiple awards, particularly for its mobile app. Features include:

• more than 120 indicators and 50 drawing tools;
• charts across many timeframes, with up to four charts on one mobile screen;
• cloud-based alerts that trigger even when the app is closed;
• Trend Risk Scanner and other built-in analysis tools;
• TradingView integration, so trades can be placed from TradingView charts.

Clients who prefer the MetaQuotes ecosystem can use MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5, both supported with VPS hosting options and expert advisors.

Markets

ThinkMarkets offers more than 4,000 instruments. The list covers over 40 currency pairs, indices, commodities, metals, cryptocurrencies, and a large range of share and ETF CFDs from global exchanges. The widest selection is available on ThinkTrader. In Australia the firm also offers share trading on the local exchange.

ThinkCopy and signals

ThinkCopy is the broker's copy trading service, letting clients follow signal providers and replicate their positions automatically, with statistics to help compare performance and risk. Free Signal Centre trade ideas are available to clients.

ThinkCapital

In 2024 the group launched ThinkCapital, a separate proprietary trading firm offering funded-trader challenges on the ThinkTrader platform. It is a distinct business from the brokerage, but it shows the company's ambition to serve traders at different stages.

Leverage

Under ASIC, FCA and CySEC rules, retail leverage is limited to 30:1 on major currency pairs. Clients of the international entity can access up to 500:1.

Research and education

The broker's analysts publish daily market commentary, and clients can attend regular webinars. The education section contains articles, videos and trading guides for all levels. Quality is good, though the volume of content is smaller than at the industry's biggest names. Support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by live chat, email and phone.

Who is ThinkMarkets best for?

ThinkMarkets suits traders who want a well-regulated broker with a strong proprietary platform as an alternative to MetaTrader. Mobile traders in particular will appreciate ThinkTrader. The ThinkZero account is competitive for active forex traders who can meet the $500 minimum.

Traders who want the largest selection of currency pairs, or cTrader, will find broader options elsewhere.

Pros and cons

• Pros: regulated by the FCA, ASIC, CySEC and Japan's FSA, award-winning ThinkTrader platform, TradingView, MT4 and MT5 support, more than 4,000 instruments, no minimum on the Standard account, 24/7 support.
• Cons: fewer currency pairs than leading forex specialists, $500 minimum for ThinkZero, no cTrader, educational library is modest.

ThinkMarkets review: verdict for 2027

ThinkMarkets blends multi-jurisdiction regulation with in-house technology that stands comparison with far larger firms. It offers flexible accounts, good pricing and a platform that is a pleasure to use, making it a strong all-round broker for most retail traders.

Compare this ThinkMarkets review with all 60 forex brokers in our 2027 list, and confirm the latest terms on the official ThinkMarkets website before you open an account.