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Ox Securities Review

Ox Securities sits below the standard we would recommend without reservation. Regulated by Entity/jurisdiction dependent, offering MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, IRESS, Ox Securities Mobile App.

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Ox Securities at a Glance

Editorial score6.5 / 10
RegulationEntity/jurisdiction dependent
Minimum deposit$0
Spread from0.0 pips
Maximum leverage1:500
PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, IRESS, Ox Securities Mobile App
MarketsForex, Shares, Indices, Commodities, Metals, Energies, Cryptocurrencies
Forex pairs80+
Demo accountYes
Founded2013
HeadquartersInternational operation

About Ox Securities

Ox Securities is roughly 13 years old. Younger is not worse, but there is less public record to judge it on, so the licence and the protections carry proportionally more weight.

The contracting entity is Ox Securities Ltd. This is the company you would actually have a relationship with, and it is worth checking that it is the same one named on the licence you are relying on: large brokers commonly operate several, and they are not equally protected.

Part of Independent. A parent adds resources, but the protections that apply to you are the ones attached to the entity that holds your account, not to the group.

Legal entityOx Securities Ltd
HeadquartersInternational operation
Founded2013
Publicly listedNo
Parent companyIndependent
EmployeesApprox. 50-200
Also trades asOX Securities

Regulation and Safety

Ox Securities lists its regulation as Entity/jurisdiction dependent.

Client money is held separately from the firm's own money, at Top-tier global banks. That separation is what makes your balance recoverable if the company fails, rather than part of the pool its creditors divide up.

There is no negative balance protection. In a fast market a position can gap straight through your stop, and without this the resulting debt is legally yours - you can lose more than you deposited.

Covered by No statutory compensation scheme identified for global clients, which pays eligible clients up to its limit if the firm fails owing client money.

Regulated byEntity/jurisdiction dependent
Regulator tierOffshore/international for current global offering
Client money segregatedYes
Held atTop-tier global banks
Negative balance protectionNo
Compensation schemeNo statutory compensation scheme identified for global clients
Audited byNot prominently disclosed
Not available toAustralia, United States, North Korea, Iran, Syria, Cuba, Sudan, Myanmar, Zimbabwe, Russia, Crimea and jurisdictions where services are unlawful

Trading Costs

A quoted spread from 0.0 pips is a raw-spread figure, which almost always means a separate commission per lot. Compare the two together - a "zero spread" account with a high commission can cost more than a wider spread with none.

Quoted spreads are best-case figures on the most liquid pair, in normal conditions. What you actually pay widens around news and at the session open.

Ox Securities lists a minimum deposit of $0. Treat it as the cost of opening an account, not the cost of trading one - position sizing on a small balance is what tends to cause damage.

Spreads and Commissions

Spread from0.0 pips
EUR/USD spreadVariable; live average not published
GBP/USD spreadVariable; live average not published
Commission$7 round turn, Pro
All-in cost, EUR/USDVariable
Spread typeVariable
Overnight swapBoth: overnight swaps may be charged or credited
Inactivity fee$0 account keeping
Deposit fee$0 internally
Withdrawal feeMethod-dependent
Currency conversionApplicable where currencies differ

Compare the round-trip cost at your size with the profit and loss calculator. The lesson on spreads, commissions and financing explains how to add them up.

Account Types

Ox Securities runs 4 account types. More choice is not automatically better: the tightest headline spread almost always sits on the account that also charges a commission, so the comparison that matters is the two added together.

Base currencies: Multiple currencies. Holding the account in the currency you fund it with avoids a conversion charge on every deposit and withdrawal - a cost that never shows up in a spread comparison.

The smallest position is 0.01 lots. For anyone starting carefully this matters more than the minimum deposit, because it sets the least you can put at risk on a single trade.

A demo account is available. Worth using for the platform rather than the results: fills are simulated, so it tells you how the software behaves but very little about execution.

Minimum Deposit

The minimum deposit at Ox Securities is $0. The sensible starting deposit is the one that lets you size positions at one percent risk with a realistic stop, which the position size calculator works out.

Minimum deposit$0
Account typesStandard, Pro, Swap Free, Demo
Account currenciesMultiple currencies
Islamic accountYes, Swap Free
Demo accountYes
Professional accountProfessional/managed solutions available
Minimum trade size0.01 lots
Time to openFast online application

Trading Platforms

MetaTrader 4 remains the most widely supported platform for expert advisors. If you rely on an existing EA, this is usually the deciding factor.

MetaTrader 5 handles more asset classes and order types than MT4, but expert advisors are not compatible between the two - an MT4 EA will not run on it.

  • MetaTrader 4: The most widely offered forex platform, with a vast library of indicators and expert advisors written in MQL4.
  • MetaTrader 5: MetaQuotes' current platform: more timeframes and order types than MT4, depth of market, a built-in economic calendar, a multi-threaded strategy tester and support for exchange-traded markets..
PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, IRESS, Ox Securities Mobile App
Own platformYes, mobile app/account functionality
Mobile appProprietary and MetaTrader
Browser tradingYes
Automated tradingYes
Copy tradingPAMM/money-management solutions
IndicatorsMT4/MT5 indicators and custom indicators
Third-party toolsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, IRESS
API accessInstitutional/professional connectivity available

Markets

Leverage up to 1:500 is available on this entity. High leverage does not increase your expected return - it increases position size for the same deposit, and shortens the move needed to close you out.

Ox Securities covers forex, shares, indices, commodities, metals, energies, cryptocurrencies. A wider range matters less than depth in the instruments you actually trade.

Funding options: bank wire, credit/debit cards and additional payment methods. Check withdrawal routes as well as deposit ones - they are often not the same, and the difference only becomes apparent when you try to take money out.

Forex Pairs

Ox Securities offers 80+ currency pairs. Other markets on offer: forex, shares, indices, commodities, metals, energies, cryptocurrencies.

Leverage

Maximum leverage is 1:500. Retail leverage is capped at 1:30 on major pairs under FCA, ESMA and ASIC rules and higher leverage is available only from entities outside those regulators. The lesson on leverage explains why the number you can use is rarely the number you should.

Execution

MarketsForex, Shares, Indices, Commodities, Metals, Energies, Cryptocurrencies
Currency pairs80+
Total instruments10,000+
Crypto CFDsYes
Maximum leverage1:500
Execution modelOTC CFD / liquidity-provider execution
Execution speedNot reliably published
Order typesMarket, limit, stop, stop-loss, take-profit, trailing stop and MetaTrader pending orders
ServersEquinix NY4

Deposits and Withdrawals

Withdrawals are stated at Method-dependent, against Instant for supported methods; bank transfers take longer for deposits. A gap between the two is normal and not in itself a warning sign - identity checks are a legal obligation, not obstruction. What is worth noticing is a withdrawal that keeps meeting new conditions after those checks are done.

Withdrawal routes: bank transfer, cards and supported payment methods. Money is usually returned by the route it arrived on, so the deposit method you pick is in effect the withdrawal method you are picking too.

Deposit methodsBank wire, credit/debit cards and additional payment methods
Withdrawal methodsBank transfer, cards and supported payment methods
Deposit timeInstant for supported methods; bank transfers take longer
Withdrawal timeMethod-dependent
Local payment methodsRegion-dependent

Customer Support

Support runs 24/5. Round-the-clock cover matters more than it sounds: a position held over a weekend or through an unexpected halt is exactly when you need somebody to answer.

Reachable by live chat, email, phone, whatsapp, telegram, facebook messenger. A published telephone number is the one channel that is hard to fake and hard to ignore, so whether there is one says more than the number of channels does.

Languages: Multilingual. Being able to raise a complaint in your own language is worth more than it appears, because complaints are where precision matters most.

Education: extensive: cfd modules, educational videos, trading guides, platform education and help centre. Treat broker-published material as an introduction rather than as advice - it is produced by a firm whose revenue rises when you trade more.

Support hours24/5
Contact channelsLive chat, email, phone, WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook Messenger
LanguagesMultilingual
TelephoneN/A
EmailN/A
Live chat responseTypically within minutes
EducationExtensive: CFD modules, educational videos, trading guides, platform education and Help Centre
ResearchMarket education, calculators and trading resources

Education and Research

Ox Securities offers Extensive: CFD modules, educational videos, trading guides, platform education and Help Centre. Research: Market education, calculators and trading resources. Whatever a broker provides, the courses on this site cover the fundamentals independently of any broker.

Demo Account

Ox Securities offers a free demo account. Use it to test the platform, the spreads at your trading hours and the order types you rely on before depositing; the lesson on demo and live accounts explains what a demo can and cannot tell you.

Key Strengths

  • Spreads from 0.0 pips, competitive for active trading.
  • A minimum deposit of $0, accessible for a first account.
  • A free demo account to test before depositing.
  • A choice of platforms: MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5.

Important Considerations

  • No regulatory licence could be confirmed.
  • Entity matters: the protections described here apply only to the licensed company named in your client agreement.
  • One or more safety items is flagged in the regulation section above.

Who Is Ox Securities Suitable For?

Ox Securities suits experienced traders who accept offshore regulation, active traders who want raw spreads, and beginners with small starting deposits. The considerations section below lists what to check first.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ox Securities regulated?

Yes. Ox Securities holds licences from Entity/jurisdiction dependent. The protections you get depend on which of its entities you open an account with; check the entity named in your client agreement on that regulator's register.

What is the Ox Securities minimum deposit?

The minimum deposit is $0. It can differ by account type and entity, so confirm it on the account page before funding.

Does Ox Securities offer a demo account?

Yes. Ox Securities offers a free demo account, which is the cheapest way to test the platform and spreads before depositing.

What platforms does Ox Securities offer?

Ox Securities offers MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, IRESS, Ox Securities Mobile App.

Who is Ox Securities suitable for?

Ox Securities suits experienced traders who accept offshore regulation, active traders who want raw spreads, and beginners with small starting deposits. The considerations section below lists what to check first.

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