TD Markets Review

Updated: April 28, 2026
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Fast Facts

Founded:
2016
Headquarters:
South Africa
Regulations:
FSCA (South Africa)

Contact Info and Support

Traffic information

CategoryMetricsMeaning
RatingsGlobal Rank1098002
Country CodeZA
Country Rank15466
Category Rank182
Engagement metricsVisits16880
Bounce Rate0.2574
Pageviews per Visit4.96
Avg. Visit Duration144.96
Estimated monthly visitsJanuary 202634324
February 202619717
March 202616880
Top countriesSouth Africa (ZA)94.37%
Ghana (GH)3.04%
India (IN)2.59%
Traffic sourcesDirect50.01%
Search40.97%
Referrals6.81%
Social1.09%
Paid Referrals1.02%
Mail0.1%
Top keywordstd markets800 ◦ $0.43 ◦ $1780
tdmarkets640 ◦ $0.41 ◦ $690
tdmarkets login100 ◦ $0.35 ◦ $100
td ea480 ◦ $0.19 ◦ $10
tdm cape town address220 ◦ $10

About TD Markets

TD Markets (Pty) Ltd is authorized by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa as an Authorised Financial Services Provider under license number FSP 49128, and as an Authorised Crypto Assets Services Provider under the same FSP number. The firm also holds a “No Objection” letter from the Non‑Bank Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority (NBFIRA) in Botswana. TD Markets offers trading via MetaTrader 5 (MT5), and as noted in its Trading Terms and Conditions PDF, it is incorporated in South Africa under registration number 2016/506271/07 and is regulated under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act 2002. The main domain is www.tdmarkets.co.za.

Trading instruments include Forex, metals, energies, indices, shares, ETFs, and cryptocurrencies, accessible via desktop and mobile MetaTrader platforms. Minimum deposits are $50 (Gold Account) and $1 000 (Pro Account) or equivalent in ZAR. TD Markets operates as an STP (Straight‑Through Processing) broker. According to public sources, maximum leverage reaches up to 1:500, with margin call/stop‑out levels at 100% and 50% respectively. Spreads for currency pairs start from 0.1 pips, floating, with zero spreads on select accounts and fees of $8 on Pro accounts. The broker provides negative balance protection, separation of client funds from operating capital, SSL encryption, and offers educational content such as webinars and calendars. Hedging, scalping, and use of EAs are permitted. Withdrawals are processed the next business day.

Who it’s for

  • Traders based in jurisdictions where TD Markets is available (excludes the United States, Canada, Spain, France and other restricted regions as per CNMV and broker policy).
  • Clients seeking access to a broad range of asset classes including forex, cryptocurrencies, indices, commodities, shares and ETFs.
  • Users of MetaTrader 4 and MetaTrader 5 platforms preferring advanced tools, automation, and mobile trading.
  • Retail or institutional traders comfortable with a South Africa–regulated broker operating under Tier‑2 regulation.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Regulated by FSCA (FSP 49128) with inclusion of crypto licensing and Botswana NBFIRA “No Objection” status.
  • Low minimum deposit ($50) with competitive spreads starting from 0.1 pips and select zero‑spread accounts.
  • High leverage up to 1:500, negative balance protection, segregated funds, SSL security.
  • Educational resources including webinars and tools, and support for hedging, scalping, and EAs.

Cons

  • Regulation at a Tier‑2 level; no investor compensation fund is indicated.
  • Not available to residents of numerous jurisdictions, including the United States, Canada, Spain, and France.
  • Past concerns noted in third‑party commentary regarding legacy unregulated status and license verification limitations.

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