Scope Markets in South Africa — an independent look at the broker
Scope Markets is a CFD and forex brand founded in 2014 and used in South Africa by Scope Markets SA (Pty) Ltd, an FSCA-authorised provider. This site gathers what the brand publishes about its accounts, costs, platforms and funding routes for South African traders.
Open a Trading Account →Scope Markets is a CFD and forex brand founded in 2014 and used by Rostro Group. In South Africa the brand is used by Scope Markets SA (Pty) Ltd, authorised by the FSCA as a financial services provider (FSP47025) and an over-the-counter derivatives provider (ODP64). Accounts run on MetaTrader 5 and the Scope Trader app, start at $50 (about 500 ZAR) and can be held in USD or ZAR. This page is independent and is not operated by the broker.
What stands out about Scope Markets
- In South Africa the brand is used by Scope Markets SA (Pty) Ltd, authorised by the FSCA as a financial services provider (FSP47025) and an over-the-counter derivatives provider (ODP64)
- Accounts can be denominated in ZAR as well as USD, so a local deposit need not be converted first
- Local funding routes are covered — Instant EFT, Zapper, SnapScan, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, Mobicred, store card and bank cards, all listed as instant from 500 ZAR
- MetaTrader 5 across desktop, web terminal, iOS and Android, plus the brand's own Scope Trader app
- A free demo with live prices, so the platform can be tested before any money is deposited
- Micro lots from 0.01 make it possible to keep early positions small
Scope Markets accounts at a glance
| Account | Platform | Spread from | Commission | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Account | MetaTrader 5 | Average from 0.9 pips | None on most markets; $5 per lot per side on futures and commodities | Trading forex, indices, metals, energies and share CFDs from one account |
| Scope Invest | MetaTrader 5 | Average from 0.1 pips | 0% on all instruments | Long-only fractional share CFDs at 1:1 with no swap charge |
| Demo | MetaTrader 5 and Scope Trader | Live prices, virtual funds | No real money at stake | Testing the platform before an account is funded |
Explore Scope Markets page by page
Account Types
One Account and Scope Invest — pricing, leverage and who each suits.
MetaTrader 5
The terminal behind both South African configurations.
Minimum Deposit
$50 or 500 ZAR, and the local routes that get you there.
Mobile App
Scope Trader for iOS and Android, and the MetaTrader 5 apps.
More: minimum deposit, withdrawals, leverage and margin, share CFDs and how to read reviews.
Scope Markets in South Africa — a short verdict
Scope Markets suits a South African trader who wants a rand-denominated account on MetaTrader 5 with local funding routes and a low entry point of $50. The trade-offs are clear enough to state plainly: leverage runs as high as 1:1000, futures and commodities carry a commission of $5 per lot per side, and Scope Invest is long-only at 1:1. Anyone who specifically needs MetaTrader 4 should confirm availability with the broker first. This site is independent, it is not operated by Scope Markets, and every figure here should be re-checked with the broker before any deposit, because conditions change and differ between the entities that use the brand.
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