Japan resident guide · July 2026

FxPro vs IC Markets — Raw Account Comparison

Raw-account comparisons go wrong when they stop at a zero-spread screenshot. Commission, fill quality, platform and legal entity all change the answer for a Japan resident.

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Japan residents

A raw label is not an all-in price

FxPro Raw+ calls for roughly USD 7 round-turn commission per standard lot in addition to the live spread. IC Markets’ applicable commission varies by account and platform, so use its live terms rather than a fixed number copied from a comparison. A 0.0 quote can still carry a meaningful total cost.

Execution needs a time-based test

News, rollover and thin liquidity can widen spreads or move a market order away from its requested price with either broker. If you use an EA, run the same logic on a demo first and, if appropriate, a carefully sized live test. Compare a series of fills, not one ideal example.

cTrader is a workflow question

FxPro’s cTrader availability is a practical reason to shortlist it. Check IC Markets’ current account-creation options rather than assuming its platform set. If you already have an MT4/MT5 system, migration effort and symbol naming can matter more than a headline account type.

Offshore status does not disappear in a comparison

Neither option should be treated as a Japanese FSA domestic account. Identify your contracting entity, payment method and applicable leverage before funding. High leverage may lower margin while leaving the exposure—and a potential loss—unchanged.

Compare like-for-like sessions

Run the same pair, size, session and holding time on both sides. A raw-account label does not settle all-in cost or fill quality. Add FxPro Raw+ commission of about USD 7 round turn per standard lot before calling either quote cheaper.

Execution differences often appear around releases and thin liquidity, not on a quiet mid-session screenshot. Keep a short fill log if the method is sensitive to a tenth of a pip.

Both names are offshore offers for many Japan residents. Check contracting entities and live instrument lists rather than assuming cTrader or raw pricing is identical everywhere.

Include platform switching cost

All-in pricing matters, but so does the cost of moving an EA, templates or cTrader layout. A slightly tighter quote is a poor trade if it forces a rebuild of a working setup.

Compare Raw-style accounts with commission included, then ask whether your entity and instrument list still match. Japan residents should treat both offers as offshore and verify live eligibility rather than copying a global review table.

Write the non-price reasons down

List the non-price reasons for each broker: platform habit, research tools, support expectations and entity comfort. Price alone rarely explains a durable choice.

Then add Raw-style commission on both sides and see whether the gap still matters for your lot size. A tiny difference on EUR/USD may vanish on the pairs you actually trade.

FAQ

Which is cheaper?

Compare live total cost by pair, timing and account, not a single headline.

Does FxPro Raw+ charge commission?

About USD 7 round turn per standard lot is the indication.

Do both offer cTrader?

Check each live onboarding menu; FxPro does offer it.

Are they FSA brokers?

No.

Should I test slippage?

Yes, especially if your method is short-term or automated.

How should Raw accounts be compared?

Add commission and look at fills in the same session. A 0.0 pip label is not an all-in price.

Does platform lock-in matter?

Yes, if moving would break an EA or workspace. Include switching cost in the decision.

About FxPro

FxPro is an overseas CFD broker offering FX, equity indices, commodities and more. Group companies operate under regulators including FCA (509956) and CySEC (078/07). It is not a Japan FSA-registered domestic FX firm for residents of Japan.

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