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RKX and Equiti both offer forex and gold trading on MetaTrader with a choice of account types. Here’s how they compare side by side.
Side-by-side comparison
| RKX | Equiti | |
|---|---|---|
| Company you sign up with | RKX Financial LC Limited (Saint Lucia) | Equiti Brokerage (Seychelles) Ltd |
| Regulator | — (group has FSCA and FCA entities) | FSA Seychelles (SD064) |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5, copy trading | MT4, MT5, TradingView, WebTrader |
| Account types | Micro, Core, Pro | Classic, Standard, Premier |
| Lowest-cost account | Pro: from 0.6 pips + commission | Premier: from 0.0 pips + $3.50/lot/side |
| Commission-free accounts | Micro, Core (from 1.4 pips) | Classic (avg 1.6), Standard (avg 1.4) |
| Minimum deposit | From $0, depending on account | From $0 (Classic) |
| Maximum leverage | Up to 1:1000 | Up to 1:2000 |
| Demo account | Check with RKX | Yes ($10,000 virtual) |
| Not available in | UK, UAE, Hong Kong, Malaysia | US, Belgium, Canada, Japan |
Which is better for…
Beginners?
Both offer low-deposit, commission-free accounts. Equiti’s free demo and no-minimum Classic account make it easy to start; RKX’s Micro and Core accounts are also simple, commission-free options.
TradingView users?
Equiti — it supports TradingView alongside MetaTrader.
Copy trading?
RKX — it offers a copy-trading service.
Low-cost, active trading?
Both offer raw-spread accounts with commission (RKX Pro and Equiti Premier). Compare the total cost — spread plus commission — on the markets you trade most.
Traders in the UAE?
RKX doesn’t accept UAE residents; check Equiti’s eligibility for your country.
Things that are the same
- Both offer forex, gold and other CFD markets on MetaTrader.
- Neither offers negative-balance protection on these accounts, so stop-losses matter.
- Both have very high maximum leverage — most traders use much less.
Our verdict
There’s no single “best” broker — it depends on how you trade. If you want TradingView and a free demo, Equiti is a natural fit. If you want copy trading on MT4/MT5, look at RKX. Many traders open a demo with both and compare the platforms for themselves.
Next step: See which of these brokers is available in your country on our compare page.
Capital at risk. This comparison is general information, not investment advice. Details checked 14 October 2026 — confirm current terms on each broker’s website.