We Like:
- Market spreads starting from 0.0 pips
- $100 minimum deposit
- Leverage up to 1:500
- Negative balance protection
- Offers an array of instruments through its extensive markets
- Regulated by CySEC and has authorization from the EU
- STP/ECN execution broker
- Available to both international traders and investors
- Over ten years of experience in the financial industry
We Don’t Like:
- Charges inactivity fee of $15 quarterly
- Transaction fee over bank deposits
- Charges trading fees and commissions
- Minimal educational resources
The Verdict:
Just2Trade Limited is a Limassol-based financial broker offering various services, including brokerage, investment, and portfolio management services. The company was established in 2006 since it has outperformed its peers by providing attractive services such as low spreads. They start from 0.0 pips and are characterized by ultra-fast executions thanks to their STP/ECN execution models and direct access to the global markets to its clients.
Over the years, the company has expanded its reach, touching significant markets such as the USA, Germany, and Canada. Just2Trade currently has offices globally offering a wide array of trading instruments such as cryptocurrencies, metals, and stocks.
Company details
Just2Trade first entered the brokerage space in 2006 to provide financial services to investors and traders at large. The company quickly gained traction over the years and currently boasts of having over 155,000 clients internationally. The company managed to touch the ground of the major markets such as the USA, Asia, and Russia. Now it has offices in about 130 countries.
The company operates on the STP/ECN business models that have boosted its reputation by offering fast executions of about 0.5 seconds. Multiple asset classes are provided on the company’s platforms where clients can directly access the markets with relatively low spreads and margins and leverage up to 1:500.
Just2Trade assets include:
As noted above, the company offers an array of asset classes as mentioned below:
- Forex
- Stocks
- Crypto
- Futures
- Bonds
- CFDs
- Options
Clients speculate on the classes through multiple trading platforms offered by the broker. Among the trading platforms are the famous MT4 and MT5 trading platforms, which are the most powerful trading platforms integrated with tools responsible for faster executions. There are other platforms available on the company’s website, namely:
- CQG
- ROX
- J2TX
- Sterling trader
With a wide range of classes, clients are given the option of choosing the account type that best suits their interests.
Integrated trading tools include:
- Economic calendar
- Expert advisors, i.e robo-advisor
- Fix API
- Technical analysis tools
Regulations
International brokerage company Just2Trade is regulated and authorized by Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), FINRA, NFA, and Bank of Russia. The company is also guided through a legal framework by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA). This means that Just2Trade is a safe broker to trade with.
- Regulated by Cyprus and Securities Exchange Commission (CySEC) in EU under Licence number 281/15.
- Regulated by the US Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) under license number 11826.
- Regulated by Bank of Russia under license number 177-02739-100000.
- Follows strict guidelines imposed by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA).
Trading platforms
As noted, Just2Trade provides an array of trading instruments ranging from stocks, FX, indices, options, cryptocurrencies, etc. All these asset classes are tradable on the company’s renowned trading platforms, the MT4 and MT5. The MetaTrader platforms are the most powerful since they are integrated with tools that provide a convenient and user-friendly interface. The platforms are widely accessible through mobile phones, desktops, or the web.
MT4
- Multiple trading interfaces — yes
- Trading Advisors — yes
- Financial News — yes
- Technical analysis — yes
- Programming language — MQL4
- Spot metals and futures tradable on forex
MT5
- Programming language — MQL5
- Indicators and graphic tools — yes
- Time frames — 21
- Multiple pending order types
- User-friendly — yes
Range of markets
Just2trade instrument options comprise a wide range of selections. Some of the powerful instruments offered include FX, stock, CFDs, metals, cryptocurrencies, options, and futures. These assets are available to be traded on the power platforms MT4 and MT5 and other platforms offered by the firm.
Forex
Just2Trade offers Fx trading from Sunday through Friday with brokerage commissions of $2 per lot, leverage of up to 1:500, and a 2% margin against eight base currencies. FX trading at Just2Trade incorporates fast execution models as well as direct market access to clients.
Stocks
Just2Trade offers a wide variety of stock exchanges and securities with convenient rates. Some of the options available include the MT5 Global, which offers over 9000 exchange options, including the renowned financial exchanges NASDAQ AND NYSE. Key stock exchange markets such as Canada, the USA, and Germany are also available on the platform. Fees and commissions are, however, available depending on the type of account the client chooses.
CFDs
The company offers CFDs on asset classes such as energy, stocks, cryptocurrencies, and indices. Conditions for trading include leverage of up to 1:5.
Metals
Trading metal assets at Just2Trade is open from Monday through Friday with a commission of $2 per lot. Available metal options that can be traded include platinum, silver, palladium, among a wide variety of other metal options.
Cryptocurrencies
Just2Trade provides a user-friendly and convenient interface where clients can trade cryptocurrencies. The platform has been designed to operate 24/7 with a wide variety of tradable crypto-assets as Bitcoin, Etherium, Litecoin with a leverage of up to 1:5.
Options and futures
Just2Trade offers option features with a 100% margin on the MT5 platform. Options can be traded from Monday through Friday with a commission of $5 per contract. Futures, on the other hand, charges a commission of $1.5 per lot.
Main features
Some of the main features available at Just2Trade include the analytical tools and the trading tools, which include:
- Economic calendar
- Technical analysis tools
- Market watch information tools
- Fix API
- Expert advisors
Types of trading accounts
Just2Trade Markets offers multiple account types suited for an individual’s needs. These accounts include the MT5 Global account, Standard FX and CFDs account, Forex ECN account, and Forex ECN pro account.
MT5 Global account
- Spread from — 0.0 pips
- Minimum deposit— $ 100
- Margin trading — yes
- Minimum transaction — 0.01
- Forex Instruments— 50
- Metals — gold, silver, platinum, palladium
- Cryptocurrencies — five
- Stocks — five global stock exchanges
- Futures — yes
- Bonds — yes
- CFDs and shares — access to global share markets
- CFDs on Indices — yes
- Oil — yes
- Order execution — market
- Re-quotes — no
- Forex — $2 per lot
- Commission on CFDs — less than $3 per lot
- Swap — yes
- Platform — MetaTrader 5
- Mobile trading — yes (Android)
- Contract size — one lot = 100000
- Pricing — five decimal places
- Margin call — 100%
- Stop out — 50%
- Position hedging — no
- Phone trading — yes
- Automated trading — yes
- Trading on the news — yes
- Scalping — yes
- Trading central news — yes
- Trading central signals — yes
Standard forex and CFD Account
- Spread from — 0.5 pips
- Minimum deposit — $100
- Margin trading — yes
- Smallest transaction amount — 0.01
- Forex instruments — 48
- Metals — gold, silver, platinum, palladium
- Cryptocurrencies — 2
- Stocks — no
- Futures — no
- Bonds — no
- CFDs and Shares — access to the US shares market
- CFDs on indices — yes
- Oil — yes
- Order execution — market
- Re-quotes — no
- Forex commission — no
- Commission on CFDs — yes
- Swap — yes
- Platform — MetaTrader 4
- Mobile trading — yes on android
- Contract size — 1 lot = 100000
- Pricing — five decimal places
- Margin call — 100%
- Stop out — 50%
- Position hedging — yes
- Phone trading — yes
- Automated trading — yes
- Trading on the news — yes
- Scalping — yes
- Trading central news — yes
- Trading central signals — yes
Forex ECN Account
- Spread from — 0.0 pips
- Minimum deposit — $200
- Margin trading — yes
- Smallest transaction amount — 0.01
- Forex instruments — 47
- Metals — gold, silver, platinum, palladium
- Cryptocurrencies — two
- Stocks — no
- Futures — no
- Bonds — no
- CFDs and shares — no
- CFDs on indices — yes
- Oil — yes
- Order execution — market
- Re-quotes — no
- Forex commission — less than $3 per lot
- Commission on CFDs — yes
- Swap — yes
- Platform — MetaTrader 4
- Mobile trading — yes on android
- Contract size — 1 lot = 100000
- Pricing — five decimal places
- Margin call — 100%
- Stop out — 50%
- Position hedging — yes
- Phone trading — yes
- Automated trading — yes
- Trading on the news — yes
- Scalping — yes
- Trading central news — yes
- Trading central signals — yes
Forex ECN Pro Account
- Spread from — 0.0 pips
- Minimum deposit — $100000
- Margin trading — yes
- Smallest transaction amount — 0.01
- Forex instruments — 47
- Metals — gold, silver, platinum, palladium
- Cryptocurrencies — two
- Stocks — no
- Futures — no
- Bonds — no
- CFDs and shares — no
- CFDs on indices — yes
- Oil — yes
- Order execution — market
- Re-quotes — no
- Forex commission — less than $2 per lot
- Commission on CFDs — yes
- Swap — yes
- Platform — MetaTrader 4
- Mobile trading — yes on android
- Contract size — 1 lot = 100000
- Pricing — five decimal places
- Margin call — 100%
- Stop out — 50%
- Position hedging — yes
- Phone trading — yes
- Automated trading — yes
- Trading on the news — yes
- Scalping — yes
- Trading central news — yes
- Trading central signals — yes
Opening an account at Just2Trade
Just2Trade offers two account types, namely a demo account and a live account. Demo accounts majorly practice accounts where clients can familiarise themselves with what the company has to offer. The second type of account, the live account, is now the primary trading account. Steps in opening a live account are as follows:
Step 1: Log into their website and click the apply trading button.
Step 2: Fill in your personal details.
Step 3: You will be redirected to a different page where you will be required to fill in your personal information, economic profile, account settings, and agreements and confirmations.
Step 4: After completion of filling in your details, you will need to verify and fund your account.
Step 5: Start trading.
Commissions and spreads
Just2Trade offers fees and commissions on products such as Forex and CFDs. These fees are charged once every month. However, when it comes to the spreads, the broker does not charge anything. On the other hand, bank deposits and withdrawals incur some charges — not all banks charge on deposits and withdrawals. The broker also charges an inactivity fee of $15 quarterly.
Customer service
Just2Trade offers convenient customer support services through different platforms accessible via their website. These platforms include emails, calls, and live chat.
Just2Trade Review
What we liked
- Cryptocurrency deposits are available
- Low spreads starting from 0.0 pips
- Accepts US clients
What we disliked
- Few educational resources
- Bank deposits charge a transaction fee
The bottom line
Since its establishment, Just2Trade has strived to provide quality services to its vast client base. Currently, the firm holds over 155,000 clients in 130 countries globally. Some of the major merits of the broker include the ultra-fast execution models (STP/ECN) alongside tight spreads. The company, however, is regulated and authorized by two top-tier regulators, which makes it a relatively safe broker.