Liquid Markets Forex Broker -Full Rating Analysis (v.2)
Liquid Markets Forex Broker General Rating
Liquid Markets RATING SUMMARY | ||
MAX | ACHIEVED | |
1.Reliability | 28.00% | 19.82% |
2.Competition | 30.00% | 26.00% |
3.Trading-Options | 26.00% | 21.00% |
4.Technology | 16.00% | 13.00% |
Overall Rating | 100.00% | 79.82% |
Liquid Markets Rating Analysis
LIQUID MARKETS -RATING ANALYSIS | ||||
TOTAL RATING | 100.0% | Fx Broker: Liquid Markets | ||
Weight Analysis | Factor Analysis | 79.82% | ANALYSIS | |
1. FOREX BROKER CREDIBILITY | 28.00% | FACTOR-1 ANALYSIS | 19.82% | Liquid Markets Credibility Analysis |
1.1 Liquid Markets Level of Regulation | 12.00% | FSC (BVI)=1.0%, CYSEC=3.0%, CBI=4.0%, ASIC=4.0%, BaFIN=5.0%, FSA (UK)=6.0%, FINMA=8.0% and MiFID=+4.0% | 12.00% | Liquid Markets is regulated by FSA (UK), BaFIN, CySEC and MiFID = (max) 12.0% |
1.2 Liquid Markets Headquarters Base | 5.00% | Offshore=0%, Cyprus=2.0%, Ireland, Australia=4.0%, USA, UK, Germany, France, Switzerland=5.0% | 2.00% | Liquid Markets Home Base is in Cyprus = 2.0% |
1.3 Liquid Markets Years in the Market | 4.00% | 0-2 Years=0%, 2-4 Years =1.0%, 5-7 Years=2.0%, 7-10 Years=3.0%, 10+ Years =4.0% | 3.00% | Liquid Markets was found in 2006 7-10 years =2.0% |
1.4 US Traders | 2.00% | Yes=2.0 or No=0 | 0.00% | Liquid Markets doesn't allow US traders = 0% |
1.5 Liquid Markets Web Ratings (Usage for differentiating results) | 5.00% | 2 Ratings: ForexPeaceArmy Rating=2.5%, EarnForex Rating=2.5% | 2.82% | Liquid Markets FX FPA=3.342 / 5 & Earn Forex= 4.6 / 10.0 Total = 5.642 / 10.0 = 2.821% |
2. FOREX BROKER COMPETITION | 30.00% | FACTOR-2 ANALYSIS | 26.00% | Liquid Markets Competition Analysis |
2.1 Liquid Markets Offering Spread (EUR/USD) | 12.00% | EUR/USD Spread <0.5=12.0%, <0.6=11.0%, <0.7=10.0%, <0.8=9.0%, <0.9=8.0%, <1.0=7.0%, <1.25=6.0%, <1.50=5.0%, <2.0=4.0%, <2.5=3.0%, <3.0=2.0%, <3.5=1.5%, <4.0=1.0%, >4%=0 | 11.00% | Liquid Markets minimum EUR/USD Spread is 0.6 pip = 11.0% |
2.2 Liquid Markets Commissions on Trading | 7.00% | No Commissions=7%, Low Commissions=4%, Low to Medium Commissions=3%, Medium Commissions=2%, Medium to High Commissions=1%, High Commissions=0 | 7.00% | No Commissions are charged by Liquid Markets except in Prime+ Accounts (spread on EUR/USD on this type of account is zero so we don't rate it) = 7.0% |
2.3 Liquid Markets Commissions on Deposit / Withdrawal | 2.00% | Yes=0 or No=2.0% | 0.00% | Withdrawal Fees ($30) = 0.0% |
2.4 Liquid Markets Maintenance Fees | 2.00% | Yes=0 or No=2.0% | 2.00% | No Maintenance Fees by Liquid Markets = 2.0% |
2.5 Liquid Markets Rate of Leverage | 4.00% | 400%+=4.0%, 350%=3.5%, 300%=3.0%, 250%=2.5%, 200%=2.0%, 150%=1.5%, 100%=1.0%, <100%=0% | 4.00% | Leverage at Liquid Markets is 1/500 =4.0% Rating |
2.6 Liquid Markets Customer Service Quality | 3.00% | 24/7=1%, 24/6=0.5%, 24/5=0%, Phone=1.0%. Live Chat=1.0%, Skype=1.0% | 2.00% | Liquid Markets provides 24/5=0%, Phone=1%, Live Chat=1%, Total = 2.0% |
3. FOREX BROKER OPTIONS | 26.00% | FACTOR-3 ANALYSIS | 21.00% | Liquid Markets Trading Analysis |
3.1 Liquid Markets Availbale Forex Currencies | 8.00% | 45+ Currency Pairs=8.0%, 40+ Currency Pairs=7.0%, 35+ Currency Pairs=6.0%, 30+ Currency Pairs=5.0%, 25+ Currency Pairs=4.0%, 20+ Currency Pairs=3.0%, 15+ Currency Pairs=2.0%, 10+ Currency Pairs=1.0%, Less than 10 pairs=0 | 7.00% | Liquid Markets offers 40+ Forex Currencies = 7.0% |
3.2 Liquid Markets Other Financials Available | 2.00% | Commodities=1.0%, Energy=1.0%, CFD trading=1.0% | 2.00% | Liquid Markets offers Metals Trading=1%, CFDs=1%, Total = 2.0% |
3.3 Liquid Markets Bonus / Rebate Rate | 8.00% | Bonus / Rebate >40%=8.0%, >35%=7.0%, >30%=6.0%, >25%=5.0% >20%=4.0%, >15%=3.0%, >10%=2.0%, >5%=1.0 | 4.00% | Rebate at Liquid Markets is measured about 20% per total trading cost, Rating = 4.0% |
3.4 Scalping Allowance | 1.50% | Yes=1.5% or No=0% | 1.50% | Liquid Markets allows Scalping = 1.5% |
3.5 Hedging Availability | 1.50% | Yes=1.5% or No=0% | 1.50% | Yes Liquid Markets allows Hedging = 1.5% |
3.6 Liquid Markets Number of Deposit Methods | 2.50% | For each deposit method available=0,5%, max=5 methods | 2.50% | 4+ methods available by Liquid Markets (Credit Cards, WebMoney, MoneyBookers, Paypal, Bank Wire) = 2.5% |
3.7 Liquid Markets Number of Withdrawal Methods | 2.50% | For each withdrawal method available=0,5%, max=5 methods | 2.50% | 4+ methods available by Liquid Markets (Credit Cards, WebMoney, MoneyBookers, Paypal, Bank Wire) = 2.5% |
4. FOREX BROKER TECHNOLOGY | 16.00% | FACTOR-4 ANALYSIS | 13.00% | Liquid Markets Technological Analysis |
4.1 Liquid Markets Available Platforms | 5.00% | Each Supported Platform=1%, max=5 | 3.00% | MetaTrader4, WebTrader and cTrader platforms are available at Liquid Markets = 3.0% |
4.2 API Trading Availability | 1.00% | Yes=1.0 or No=0 | 0.00% | No API trading = 0 |
4.3 Automated Trading (Expert Advisors) | 2.00% | Yes=2.0 or No=0 | 2.00% | Liquid Markets allows signals from ZuluTrade and Currensee = 2.0% |
4.4 Liquid Markets Mobile Devices Support | 2.00% | Each Supported Device=0,5% (iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows Mobile, Blackberry), max=4 | 2.00% | Liquid Markets provides applications for iPhone, iPAD, Windows and Android devices = 2.0% |
4.5 Liquid Markets MT4 / MT5 Availability | 1.00% | Yes=1.0 or No=0 | 1.00% | Yes, Liquid Markets offers Metatrader4 = 1.0% |
4.6 Liquid Markets Level of Innovation | 5.00% | High Innovation=5%, Medium Innovation=2.5% | 5.00% | High Innovation (Institutional trading, Built-in cTrader platform, no-requotes, fast execution, tight spreads, Expert Advisors) = 5.0% |
Liquid Markets Rating & Review Analysis
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