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Meridian Markets and Harborstone Capital are illustrative sample records, not real firms. This page demonstrates how a head-to-head comparison is laid out.
In-house research and an excellent educational center
Tier-1 regulation with active-trader pricing and advanced add-ons
| Compare | Meridian MarketsSample data | Harborstone CapitalSample data |
|---|---|---|
| Regulators | NFA, FCA, ASIC, CIRO, CySEC | FCA, ASIC, BaFin, CySEC, DFSA |
| Year Established | 2001 | 2010 |
| Execution Type(s) | Market Maker | ECN/STP |
| Minimum Deposit | $100 | $0 |
| Average Trading Cost EUR/USD | 1.1 pips | 0.1 pips + $7.00 |
| Average Trading Cost GBP/USD | 1.3 pips | 0.4 pips + $7.00 |
| Average Trading Cost Gold | $0.63 | $0.15 |
| Max Leverage | 1:50 | 1:400 |
| Trading Platform(s) | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, Proprietary platform, TradingView | MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, TradingView, Proprietary platform |
| Islamic Account | ||
| Negative Balance Protection | ||
| Visit Broker | Read Review |
Meridian Markets takes the overall win with a score of 4.8 against 4.6. Meridian Markets is the all-rounder of our rankings: a 20-year-old, heavily regulated broker whose research desk and educational center are the best we have reviewed, on top of a complete platform lineup.
That said, Harborstone Capital remains the better choice for some traders: tier-1 regulation with active-trader pricing and advanced add-ons. Compare the account types and confirm which legal entity would onboard you before deciding.
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