Review: IQ Options – Great Design, but Lacks in Available Assets
Monday,17/11/2014|17:34GMTby
Vasil Velev
IQ Option impresses with a new binary options trading platform. The innovative software shortens the distance between the binary option and the rest of the trading world. Will this alone, however, make it the trader's choice?
Created in 2013, IQ Option is a binary options broker owned and operated by Alta Vista Trading Limited, Seychelles. In the company's own words: "We set a goal for ourselves - to invent the best binary options trading solution in the world. With the latest technologies and innovative ideas we've created a platform which gives our clients an easy, smooth and fun trading experience." Let's see how they have fared.
IQ Option's home page presents a cool looking 3D chart with candles and quotes. There are no nonsense advertisements, just the ones that differentiate IQ Option from the rest. Like for example, 92% payouts. Yes, please!
Apart from the most notable feature the home page is simplistic but well-designed. The broker claims to be the first to offer "absolutely free demo accounts," and while this is difficult to verify, the demo account is available after a quick registration and for an unlimited time.
So, what exactly is so innovative and smooth about the platform? As soon as you get access to it you can see that the platform looks like a real dedicated Trading Platform and not just one that has widgets attached to your browser. It is so absorbing, that you may forget that you are using a browser altogether. It actually looks like a trading platform that was designed by a trader. It is very intuitive and easy to use as well.
The chart itself can be a line chart or a candlestick chart, which is another very useful trading feature. But it is at this point that we have to mention that the chart is somewhat short on time, if you will. The maximum time frame is one minute and you can go back no more than 30 minutes.
The asset list is not the longest, but it will be sufficient enough for traders who don't rely on the exotic FX majors and some crosses. The only commodity is gold, several of the leading world indices and a larger number of stocks. Total asset number is currently 64.
These assets can be traded in what is basically one option type that is divided into two - digital and turbo. Digital are standard digital options that will expire every 15 minutes or at the end of the day. Turbo options, unlike what other brokers offer, are like mini digital options that expire every minute. For example, you can trade a turbo option that will expire at 12:31,12:32 or 12:33.
In the case of IQ Options, the chart performance matches option availability - and this is shorter term trading. Payouts can be as high as 92% and sometimes higher, but it will depend on market conditions.
Depending on your deposit amount, there are two account types available that can offer "up to 60% return in case of wrong prediction." An entire educational section filled with training videos is also available.
Overall, IQ Option brings a new dimension to the binary options market. Their innovative trading platform is definitely a taste of things to come. While it is IQ Option's strongest side, the broker needs to expand what they offer in terms of assets and option types. If it does, it has the potential of becoming one of the biggest names on the market.
Created in 2013, IQ Option is a binary options broker owned and operated by Alta Vista Trading Limited, Seychelles. In the company's own words: "We set a goal for ourselves - to invent the best binary options trading solution in the world. With the latest technologies and innovative ideas we've created a platform which gives our clients an easy, smooth and fun trading experience." Let's see how they have fared.
IQ Option's home page presents a cool looking 3D chart with candles and quotes. There are no nonsense advertisements, just the ones that differentiate IQ Option from the rest. Like for example, 92% payouts. Yes, please!
Apart from the most notable feature the home page is simplistic but well-designed. The broker claims to be the first to offer "absolutely free demo accounts," and while this is difficult to verify, the demo account is available after a quick registration and for an unlimited time.
So, what exactly is so innovative and smooth about the platform? As soon as you get access to it you can see that the platform looks like a real dedicated Trading Platform and not just one that has widgets attached to your browser. It is so absorbing, that you may forget that you are using a browser altogether. It actually looks like a trading platform that was designed by a trader. It is very intuitive and easy to use as well.
The chart itself can be a line chart or a candlestick chart, which is another very useful trading feature. But it is at this point that we have to mention that the chart is somewhat short on time, if you will. The maximum time frame is one minute and you can go back no more than 30 minutes.
The asset list is not the longest, but it will be sufficient enough for traders who don't rely on the exotic FX majors and some crosses. The only commodity is gold, several of the leading world indices and a larger number of stocks. Total asset number is currently 64.
These assets can be traded in what is basically one option type that is divided into two - digital and turbo. Digital are standard digital options that will expire every 15 minutes or at the end of the day. Turbo options, unlike what other brokers offer, are like mini digital options that expire every minute. For example, you can trade a turbo option that will expire at 12:31,12:32 or 12:33.
In the case of IQ Options, the chart performance matches option availability - and this is shorter term trading. Payouts can be as high as 92% and sometimes higher, but it will depend on market conditions.
Depending on your deposit amount, there are two account types available that can offer "up to 60% return in case of wrong prediction." An entire educational section filled with training videos is also available.
Overall, IQ Option brings a new dimension to the binary options market. Their innovative trading platform is definitely a taste of things to come. While it is IQ Option's strongest side, the broker needs to expand what they offer in terms of assets and option types. If it does, it has the potential of becoming one of the biggest names on the market.
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Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
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In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
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He also discusses the most active pairs, the IB and MIB plans, and hiring needs for new markets.
Watch the whole talk to learn more about how Versus Trade works and where it is heading.
#financemagnates #VersusTrade #TradingPairs #BTCvsGold #goldtrading #innovation
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Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
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- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
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-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
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This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
📸 Instagram: / fmevents_official
🐦 Twitter: / f_m_events
🎥 TikTok: / fmevents_official
