GO Markets Review 2026
The full GO Markets write-up for Kenya traders: the kitchen inspection, the ingredient costs, the bill, and our straight verdict.
Regulation in Kenya
| Regulator | FSA FSA, Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA) |
| Licence Number | SD043 |
| Regulated Entity | GO Markets International Ltd |
| Max Leverage (Forex) | 1:500 |
| Minimum Deposit | $200 |
| EUR/USD Spread | From 0.0 pips (ECN/Raw) |
| Instruments | 350+ |
| Platforms | MT4, MT5 |
| Copy Trading | ✗ |
| Real Stocks | ✗ |
| Inactivity fee | No inactivity fee |
Verdict
Cooks under FSA (licence SD043). Cover charge $200. In Kenya, forex leverage is capped at 1:500.
About GO Markets
GO Markets opened its doors in 2006 out of a kitchen in Melbourne, Australia. Its menu runs to 350 tradeable instruments, forex pairs alongside CFDs on stocks, indices and commodities. It holds licences across several jurisdictions, with the head licence carried by GO Markets International Ltd under FSA.
In Kenya, GO Markets serves as GO Markets International Ltd, cleared by FSA under licence number SD043. Under FSA house rules, Kenya traders are poured no more than 1:500 leverage on forex pairs.
Trading Platforms
Pros
- FSA regulated, licence SD043
- 350+ instruments to trade
- Negative balance protection in Kenya
- Platforms: MT4, MT5
- Founded in 2006 (20 years operating)
- EUR/USD spread from 0.0 pips on raw/ECN accounts
Cons
- No inactivity fee
- 76% of retail clients burn their fingers
- CFDs only, you trade the price, you never own the dish
- No real stock ownership
Frequently Asked Questions
Is GO Markets regulated?
Yes. GO Markets is authorised by FSA, issued to the entity GO Markets International Ltd, an authorisation you can look up for yourself on the official FSA public register.
What is the minimum deposit for GO Markets in Kenya?
The cover charge is $200, the smallest amount Kenya traders need to open a live account with GO Markets under FSA rules.
What leverage does GO Markets offer in Kenya?
In Kenya, FSA rules cap GO Markets at 1:500 on forex pairs. A larger pour is sometimes available through offshore-regulated entities, with thinner protection to match.
Is GO Markets safe to trade with?
The kitchen passes inspection: GO Markets cooks under FSA. A tier-1 regulator insists on segregated client money, negative balance protection and independent audits, while lighter offshore regimes offer weaker cover and often no compensation scheme. That does not make trading risk-free, so check which entity holds your account and what protections actually apply before you deposit.
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