IQ Option
Popular offshore multi-asset options trading platform
Platform Overview
IQ Option is a forex and options trading platform registered in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Founded in 2013, it is one of the most popular binary and digital options platforms globally, also offering CFD trading.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- IQ Option Ltd
- Brand Name
- IQ Option
- Headquarters
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Year Established
- 2013
Transparency Signals
This score is based on currently available transparency, complaint, reputation and research signals, and may evolve as more data becomes available.
No strong distinguishing signals identified yet
Platform operates under offshore regulatory framework
- Platform operates under offshore regulatory framework with limited investor protection
- Securities Commission Malaysia has issued a warning regarding this platform
Platform operates under offshore regulatory framework with limited investor protection
Securities Commission Malaysia has issued an investor alert regarding this platform
Trust Dimension Breakdown
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Regulatory Intelligence
Brand Name
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Regulatory References
Regulatory information displayed here is compiled from public registries, third-party sources, and platform self-declarations. IFCCI does not guarantee the completeness or accuracy of this information. Always verify directly with the relevant regulatory authority.
Regional Market Signals
Malaysia Market
Asia Pacific
Global Market
Regulatory Licenses
SC Malaysia Warning
This platform has been listed on the SC Malaysia Investor Alert List.
SVGFSA
- License Number
- 25820 BC 2019
- Jurisdiction
- Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
- License Type
- International Business Company
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 0.8 pips |
| GBP/USD | 1.5 pips |
| USD/JPY | 1.0 pips |
| XAU/USD | 30 pips |
- Commission
- Spread-only for CFD; payout percentage for digital options (70-95%)
- Inactivity Fee
- $10/month after 3 months
- Deposit Fees
- Free
- Withdrawal Fees
- Free
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- 1-3 business days
Platform Infrastructure
Safety & Protection
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- English, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish, Thai, Indonesian, Arabic
- Support Channels
- Live ChatEmailPhone
- Payment Methods
- Credit CardSkrillNetellerCryptoBank Transfer
Community Snapshot
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Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Offshore | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 2.0/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | $10 | $200 |
| Maximum Leverage | Up to 1:500 | Up to 1:500 |
| Spread Type | Variable | Raw Spread / Standard |
| Execution Model | Market Maker | ECN |
| Year Established | 2013 | 2007 |
| Trading Products | 8 | 8 |
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