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TD MARKETS

Moderate riskForex / CFD broker
🇿🇦 South Africa · 5-10 years · since 2019-04-01 · TD Markets (Pty) Ltd
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Moderate risk
Scam Risk Scoremonitored · 2026-07-28
Lower riskHigher risk
  • Withdrawal complaints in ~20% of recent reviews
Exit Risk
0/100
9 reviews in the last 3 months, 0% negative
How this score is calculated — view the open algorithm

A transparent weighted score from objective public data — each factor scored 0–100 (higher = riskier), combined by the weights below.

FactorScoreWeight
Regulation & licensing3835%
Company age2215%
Clone / impersonation012%
Withdrawal & exposure complaints7212%
Offshore registration458%
Transparency (site/info/social)010%
Real-user sentiment208%

Based on public regulatory records, industry databases and independent reviews (Trustpilot, Forex Peace Army). Exit Risk reflects recent negative momentum in real reviews. A risk estimate from public data, not a definitive legal judgment; brokers may request a correction.

Company
Legal nameTD Markets (Pty) Ltd
Headquarters🇿🇦 South Africa
Founded2019-04-01
Years operating5-10 years
Employees0
Official websitetdmarkets.com
Trading conditions
Avg execution speed0 ms
Avg slippage0
Swap rating
Trading cost rating
Monitored traders0
Monitored orders0
Funding & instruments
Deposit methods · --
Withdrawal methods · --
InstrumentsFXMetals (GoldSilver & Palladium) and selected Indices (GER 30. SPX500. US30 & NAS100).
Registered address
Floor 12 Green Park Corner, 3 Lower Rd, Sandton, 2196

Regulation & licenses · 1

RegulatorLicense typeLicense No.RegionStatus
FSCADerivatives Trading License (EP)49128South AfricaRegulated

Account types · 8

AccountMax leverageMin. depositMin. spreadCommissionEA
BOOST1:500$501.8ZERO
PRO1:500$1,000from 0.1$8 per lot
GOLD1:500$501.8--
MINI1:500$501.8$1 per Mini Lot
ISLAMIC1:500$501.8--
MAX1:2000$51.80a
CENT1:500$10from 0.2$0.1 per Cent Lot
CRYPTO1:500BTC 0.03from 0.2$8 Per Standard Lot

Review analysis AI

Rating mismatch — Industry-tracker scores run far lower than real users do (gap -1.69)

User reviews are sharply divided: while many traders praise the educational resources, responsive account managers, and local deposit options, a significant number report severe withdrawal difficulties, with funds frozen for weeks or months and support going silent. The concentration of complaints around blocked payouts and uncooperative behavior raises a red flag that outweighs the positive feedback in reliability assessment.

Best for
  • Beginners needing strong educational support
  • South African traders wanting local PayFast deposits
  • Traders comfortable with FSCA regulation
Not for
  • Traders prioritizing fast and reliable withdrawals
  • Traders who require tier-1 regulatory oversight
  • Investors concerned about scam indicators
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Where reviewers are from
🇿🇦 ZA41
🇮🇹 IT2
South Africa2
🇬🇧 GB1
🇪🇸 ES1
SE1
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Where TD MARKETS operates

Active across 7 markets (by market presence). Licensing rarely covers all of them — where it isn’t locally licensed, you’re onboarded under an offshore entity with weaker protection.

🇿🇦 South Africa Licensed
🇳🇬 Nigeria
🇷🇴 Romania
🇬🇭 Ghana
🇮🇳 India
🇺🇸 United States
🇩🇪 Germany

Market presence: WikiFX SkyEye · complaints: our records · licensing: official registers. Where you’re accepted is set by the broker’s own terms — always confirm before depositing.

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What TD MARKETS says about itself as stated by the broker · not independently verified by FXCanary

Company Overview

TD Markets describes itself as a South African brokerage company offering trading services in forex, commodities, indices, stocks, ETFs and cryptocurrencies. The firm states that it is registered and regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) under license number 49128.

Account Types

According to the broker, it provides eight distinct account types to suit different trader needs: Boost, Pro, Gold, Mini, Islamic, Max, Cent, and Crypto. The company advertises maximum leverage up to 1:2000 on the Max account and spreads from 0.1 pips on the Pro and Cent accounts, with commission structures varying by account.

Trading Platforms & Instruments

The broker states that its platforms offer access to FX, metals (gold, silver, palladium), selected indices (GER 30, SPX500, US30, NAS100), CFDs, and cryptocurrencies. It claims to provide fast execution and competitive pricing across all asset classes.

Education and Support

TD Markets highlights its educational Academy, featuring teachers Ash and Tshepo, who the company says teach traders from beginner level to successful trading. The broker also emphasizes its client service, naming account managers such as Jordan and Adro who aim to assist clients beyond standard measures.

About TD MARKETS

Company Overview

TD Markets (Pty) Ltd is a South African brokerage established on 1 April 2019, with its registered office at Floor 12 Green Park Corner, 3 Lower Rd, Sandton, 2196. The company focuses on providing retail trading services in forex, commodities, indices, stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies.

The broker operates under the regulatory oversight of the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa, holding a Derivatives Trading License (EP) with license number 49128. This regulatory status means the broker is subject to South African financial laws, though it does not hold a Tier-1 license from major jurisdictions such as the UK or EU.

Account Types and Features

TD Markets offers a wide range of account types to accommodate traders with different capital levels and trading styles. The accounts include Boost, Pro, Gold, Mini, Islamic, Max, Cent, and Crypto, each with varying minimum deposits, leverage limits, spread structures, and commission models.

Minimum deposits start as low as $5 for the Max account, which also offers the highest leverage of up to 1:2000. The Pro account requires a $1,000 minimum deposit but offers spreads from 0.1 pips with a commission of $8 per lot. For traders preferring no commission, the Boost, Gold, Mini, Islamic, and Max accounts feature spreads from 1.8 pips. The Cent account is designed for micro-lot trading with a $10 minimum deposit, and the Crypto account requires a minimum deposit of 0.03 BTC.

Trading Instruments

The broker provides access to a selection of tradable instruments including forex pairs, metals (gold, silver, palladium), selected indices (GER 30, SPX500, US30, NAS100), commodities, stocks, and cryptocurrencies. The specific instruments available may vary by account type.

While the company does not disclose the total number of instruments, the account descriptions suggest a focus on major forex pairs, precious metals, and popular indices, with additional asset classes like stocks and cryptos available on certain accounts.

Deposits and Withdrawals

Deposit and withdrawal methods are not explicitly listed by the broker in the provided data. However, user reviews indicate that South African traders can use PayFast for deposits, and that the broker maintains a South African business bank account for faster local transfers.

Withdrawal processes appear to vary: some users report quick withdrawals, while others face significant delays. The data does not specify withdrawal methods or processing times, so traders should verify these details directly with the broker before committing funds.

Target Audience

TD Markets appears to target retail traders in South Africa and possibly other regions, with a strong emphasis on educational resources and personalized account management. The availability of accounts requiring very low minimum deposits (such as the $5 Max account) makes the broker accessible to beginners and small-scale traders.

The broker also offers Islamic accounts for traders requiring swap-free accounts, and copy trading services mentioned in reviews. However, the lack of Tier-1 regulation and the presence of withdrawal complaints suggest the broker may be best suited to traders who prioritize education and local service over regulatory safety nets.

Additional Considerations

The broker's website and promotional materials are not available in the provided data, but user reviews mention an educational Academy and account managers who are responsive to client needs. The company description emphasizes its South African roots and regulatory compliance.

Traders should be aware that the broker's employee count is listed as 0, which may indicate a small team or a reliance on outsourced services. Furthermore, the presence of three clone/impersonator sites underscores the importance of verifying the broker's official domain before dealing.

Overview compiled by FXCanary from regulatory records and public data. full TD MARKETS review