Market Equity

Market Equity is a retail forex and CFD broker established in July 2021 and registered in Vanuatu. The broker operates under the official domain marketequity.com and presents itself as a leading trading service provider. It offers trading in forex, commodities, shares, futures, and indices through the MetaTrader 5 platform. The broker is primarily targeted at retail traders seeking flexible account options and high leverage.

Despite being relatively new, Market Equity has built a presence across social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube. The broker's registered address is at the Govant Building, First Floor, Kumul Highway, Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Market Equity holds a Forex Trading License (EP) from the Vanuatu Financial Services Commission (VFSC), classified as offshore regulation. The VFSC licence number is 40221. The broker's website also claims regulation by the Financial Services Commission of Mauritius (FSC) under licence GB24203983, though this is not independently verified in our known facts. The Vanuatu licence is considered an offshore jurisdiction with limited investor protection compared to major-tier regulators like the FCA or ASIC.

Traders should note that VFSC regulation does not typically offer deposit guarantee schemes or compensation funds. The broker's risk score from FXCanary is 33/100 (Guarded), reflecting the inherent risks of trading with an offshore-regulated entity.

Market Equity offers three live account types: Money Back, ECN, and Scalping. All accounts require a minimum deposit of $100. The Money Back account provides a rebate on spreads or commissions, the ECN account offers raw spreads from 0 pips, and the Scalping account allows very short-term trades with variable spreads from 1.4 pips. Maximum leverage ranges from 1:200 (Scalping) to 1:500 (Money Back and ECN). The broker also provides a demo account for practice.

The accounts are designed to suit different trading styles. The ECN account is likely best for experienced traders seeking tight spreads, while the Scalping account caters to high-frequency traders. The Money Back account appeals to those who want a cashback incentive.

The broker exclusively uses MetaTrader 5 (MT5), a popular multi-asset platform. MT5 supports forex, stocks, futures, commodities, energies, and indices. The platform offers advanced charting, automated trading via Expert Advisors (EAs), hedging, and one-click execution. It is available on desktop (Windows, macOS), mobile (iOS, Android), and web browsers.

Market Equity does not publicly list the full range of instruments or the number of currency pairs available. However, the platform's multi-asset capability suggests a broad product offering. The broker also provides VPS hosting for traders who require low-latency execution.

Funding methods include credit/debit cards (Visa, Mastercard) and K-Net, a Kuwaiti payment network. The broker does not mention bank wire or e-wallets on its website, which may limit options for international clients. Customer support is available via email (cs@marketequityinc.com) and phone (+44 1 444 36 4444), with stated hours Monday to Friday.

The broker's website includes a client portal and partner login, indicating a focus on introducing broker (IB) partnerships. The client portal likely handles account management, deposits, and withdrawals.

Market Equity is aimed at retail forex and CFD traders, particularly those who are comfortable with offshore regulation and seek high leverage. The scalping account and ECN account appeal to active and professional traders, while the Money Back account may attract cost-conscious traders. The broker's low minimum deposit ($100) makes it accessible to beginners, but the lack of a major-tier regulator may deter risk-averse traders.

The broker's presence on social media and its partner program suggest it is actively marketing to both retail clients and introducing brokers in regions like the Middle East and Asia.