Equiti Review 2025

Key Takeaways

• Equiti Capital UK Ltd. is regulated by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA); Equiti Group Limited Jordan is regulated by the Jordan Securities Commission (JSC); and EGM Futures is regulated by the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), as well as by the UAE's Security and Commodities Authority (SCA).
• The broker also holds regulation in markets such as Kenya, the Seychelles, and Armenia.
• It has won awards such as “Best MENA Online Broker” at the FOREX Expo Dubai 2020, and the “Best FOREX Execution Broker” at the 2019 Jordan FOREX Expo.
• Traders have strong market access and can trade in 62 currency pairs, six precious metals, 37 Contracts for Difference (CFD) instruments and over 150 shares in top markets.
• Equiti UK clients are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to £85,000.
• Equiti.com is a no-dealer desk Electronic Communications Network (ECN) broker with rapid execution speeds.
• Equiti.com offers three account types that are suitable for entry-level traders, as well as elite traders.
• Equiti.com offers market access covering five asset classes.
• Equiti.com customers can trade in CFDs in classes, such as FOREX, stock indices, metals and bonds.
• Micro lot and swap-free trading are available.
• Equiti.com offers reasonably competitive spreads and commissions across its account types.
• The maximum leverage offered by this broker is 1:500.
• Equiti.com customers can access high-quality research and education materials.
• Accounts can be funded in four base currencies.
• The broker does not charge an inactivity fee on inactive accounts up to 180 days.

Overall Summary

Equiti.com started out as the Divasa Group in 2008, before rebranding its affiliates in the UK, US, and Jordan, to the Equiti Group in 2018. The broker currently operates in regions as diverse as Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Middle East. It has flourished and can now report 300 staff members around the world.

The company is regulated by top-level regulators in key areas. In the UK, it is regulated by the FCA. Its Jordan entity is regulated by the JSC, the first global brokerage to be regulated by this authority, while its UAE offices are regulated by the DMCC and the SCA.

The company uses the popular MetaTrader4 (MT4) platform for desktop and mobile trading, as well as its proprietary Equiti EQ Trader Web platform. The broker has good market access with traders able to trade in FOREX, shares, indices and commodities. Clients can access 62 currency pairs, six precious metals, 37 CFD instruments, and over 150 shares from major markets, such as the UK, EU and US. 

Equiti.com offers two accounts that have industry standard features and pricing. The lower-level Executive Account offers commission-free trading with spreads from 1.6 pips. The high-level Premiere Account offers spreads from 0.2 pips with $70 commission per one million FOREX units traded. 

Equiti traders can access a wide range of research and educational tools. The broker has taken the time to develop powerful and insightful articles, videos, and Webinars that cover foundational material and advanced material in equal measure. The customer service desk is operational on a 24/6 basis via live chat, email and phone, to help clients resolve their queries.

Who Is Equiti.com Good For?

Equiti.com is a good option for traders of all types. It can cater to entry-level traders, as well as to highly experienced traders with detailed expectations. Having said this, traders at the elite level who expect razor-thin spreads and futuristic analytical platforms may feel disappointed with the broker’s current offering.

Equiti.com does not appear to be a large broker by any stretch, and in this competitive mid-level space, it can be difficult for brokers to stand out. This may explain why the broker has done an acceptable job in key areas, such as pricing and platforms, but it does not stand out. Here are some key factors to consider before engaging with this broker:

Is Equiti.com Safe?

Offering of Investments

As aforementioned, the company offers over 300 financial products, including 62 currency pairs, six precious metals, 37 CFD instruments and over 150 shares from major markets such as the UK, EU and the US. The broker does not offer trading in cryptocurrencies at present.

Account Types

Equiti.com offers two account types with the following features:

Executive Account

• Typical FOREX spreads are 1.6 pips.

• No commission.

• Minimum deposit of $500.

• MT4 and Equiti EQ Trader.

• USD, EUR, GBP and AED currencies available.

• All market instruments are tradable.

• ECN order execution.

• Micro lot trading enabled.

• Swap-free available.

Premiere Account

• Typical FOREX spreads are 0.2 pips.

• Commission $70 per 1 million traded on FOREX.

• Minimum deposit of $20,000.

• MT4 and Equiti EQ Trader.

• USD, EUR, GBP and AED currencies available.

• All market instruments are tradable.

• ECN order execution.

• Micro lot trading enabled.

• Swap-free available.

Demo Account

Traders have the chance to work on a demo account to craft their skills. The demo account sign-up page does not show how much virtual money traders with which will work, and this information is not clearly laid out anywhere else on the broker’s Website. 

Traders can access the Demo Account on either of the two primary accounts, Executive and Premiere, using both MT4 and Equiti EQ Trader. There is no risk to trader capital, and the Demo Account allows traders to fine tune their strategies before going into the real world of trading.

Account Opening

Opening an account is easy. The Open Account clickable button takes traders to a section where they can fill out their personal details and trading experience. The typical information requested here will be information on the trader’s employment and source of earnings.

Upon accepting the terms and conditions, traders can access the Equiti Client Portal area to upload their identity and address documentation. Account opening usually takes only a single day for all documents to be checked, thereafter traders can trade on the platform. 

Deposits and Withdrawals

Deposits

• Bank wire transfer.
• Debit and credit cards.
• Neteller.
• Skrill. 

Withdrawals

• Three to five working days processing.
• Minimum withdrawal $50.
• Withdrawal fee $30.

• Five to 14 working days processing.
• Minimum withdrawal $30.
• Withdrawal fee is zero.

• One working day processing.
• Minimum withdrawal $30.
• $30 maximum fee per transaction based on 1% of withdrawn amount.

Customer Service

Commissions and Fees

Equiti.com offers spreads on its Premiere Account that are competitive at 0.2 pips for major currency pairs. The Executive Account spreads are less competitive at typically 1.6 pips for the same currency pairs.

The Premiere Account attracts commission rates of $70 per $1 million for selected FOREX pairs, and $7 per standard lot on precious metals. Other instruments are commission-free. There are rollover fees on positions kept beyond a certain time of day. 

Swaps are variable, and they change with the instrument and market. Accounts that are inactive for 180 days are charged a monthly fee. We found this to be a generously long waiting window, as some brokers will charge traders an inactivity fee much sooner.

Leverage

The maximum leverage offered by the broker is 1:500 on major and minor FOREX pairs. European Economic Area traders will have to live with a maximum leverage of 1:30. Leverage rates on US shares go up to 1:20 while UK and EU shares go up to 1:10.

Platforms and Tools

MT4

• Extensive trading histories.
• 30 advanced charting tools.
• 50 technical indicators.
• Nine timeframes.
• Automated trading capabilities through Expert Advisors (EA).
• Built-in research and analysis tools.

Equiti EQ Trader

• Six charting types. 
• Nine timeframes.
• 25 analysis tools. 
• 48 indicators. 
• Built-in risk management tools.

Mobile Trading

Research and Development

Education

Final Thoughts

Conclusion

Equiti.com in Brief

Review Methodology

The team at Arincen collected over 120 pieces of data covering in excess of 100 licensed FOREX companies. Data collection was done in three ways:
1. Companies’ Websites.
2. Other Websites that have ranked FOREX companies.
3. A survey questionnaire (referred to here as Survey “1”) we had sent to the companies invited to participate in the exercise.
We have identified 12 criteria for our assessment, each containing several aspects and carrying its own relative weight. These include licensing, deposits and withdrawals, number of assets etc. 
Afterward we validated the data by:
1. Registering with FOREX companies as a secret shopper and/or as Arincen.
2. Survey number “2,” in which we asked these companies’ customers for important feedback and past experience.
The next step saw us evaluate and rank each company, relying on the hard work of 15 Arincen employees. We were very careful in ensuring the most accurate assessment possible, including taking into account different languages, as well as the various mobile-app operating systems, e.g., Apple, Samsung etc.
To add credibility to our research project, we sent a final and third survey (referred to here as Survey “3”) to enable participating FOREX companies evaluate our own research and whether it accurately reflects the realities on the ground. We were fortunate enough to receive a mark of 9.9 out of 10! We have kept to a minimum the margin of error, which stood at a measly 1%. To learn more on how we came up with the evaluation, please click here.