Fusion MarketsLeverage cuts both ways: CFD losses can exceed what you expected to risk.
Fusion Markets gives UAE-based traders access to a commodity CFD lineup under an offshore license, with a cost structure that stays competitive even after you account for FX conversion. Your account sits under the Vanuatu VFSC and Seychelles FSA entities, not the Australian arm, which changes the protection math.
Commodities are a core asset class here, especially gold and oil given how closely they track global macro events.
What You Can Trade
The commodity range covers metals, energies, and agricultural products across more than 250 total instruments, which includes 90+ FX pairs, indices, share CFDs, and crypto CFDs. The commodity section specifically covers:
- Metals: Gold (XAU/USD), Silver (XAG/USD), plus Platinum and Copper CFDs
- Energies: WTI Crude Oil, Brent Crude Oil, and Natural Gas CFDs
- Agriculture: Soft commodities like Coffee, Sugar, Wheat, and Corn via CFDs
These are all available as CFDs, meaning you trade price movements without taking physical delivery.
Leverage and Margin
UAE retail clients get access to leverage that is not capped by a local regulator. The numbers on your account are up to 1:500 on FX majors and metals, 1:100 on indices and energies, and 1:20 on crypto CFDs. That 1:100 on energies gives you a $10,000 position in crude oil for about $100 margin.
The mainland SCA/CMA caps retail leverage around 1:50 on major FX, 1:10 on commodities, and 1:3 on stocks. DFSA within DIFC aligns with EU standard of 1:30. Fusion Markets is an offshore entity, so it advertises far higher leverage to UAE residents.
Costs and Spreads
Fusion Markets runs a raw-spread model that keeps trading costs among the lowest in the industry.
| Account Type | Spread Model | Commission | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zero | Raw spreads from 0.0 pips | AUD 4.50 per side per lot | High-volume traders |
| Classic | All-in spreads from ~0.9 pips | None | Occasional traders |
The Zero account is where you get institutional-like pricing. On gold, the raw spread can be as tight as a few cents, and you pay the AUD 4.50 per side. Round-trip that is AUD 9.00 per lot, which translates to roughly $6 per standard lot at current exchange rates.
Regulatory Status
Your UAE account is onboarded under one of two offshore entities: Gleneagle Securities Pty Limited, regulated by the Vanuatu VFSC under registration number 40256, or Fusion Markets International Ltd, licensed by the Seychelles FSA under licence number SD096. Fusion Markets holds no UAE SCA/DFSA/ADGM licence.
You are not covered by any local UAE investor-compensation scheme, and the offshore regulator provides limited recourse if things go wrong. The firm is not on any UAE regulator warning list, but it is not the same as holding a local licence.
The registration numbers matter. Before you fund any account, cross-check the legal entity name on your client agreement against the VFSC or FSA public registers.
Platforms and Execution
Fusion Markets supports MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader, and TradingView integration, all available on desktop, web, and mobile. For commodity traders, MT5 is usually the pick because it handles CFDs and multiple asset classes cleanly. cTrader is worth a look if you prefer a more modern interface with depth-of-market data.
Execution is ECN-style, meaning your orders are passed to liquidity providers rather than filled against a dealing desk. This removes the conflict of interest you get with market-makers, which matters on volatile commodity moves like NFP releases or OPEC announcements.
AED accounts: three trade-offs to note
No broker is perfect, and Fusion Markets has three trade-offs worth knowing before you commit.
First, there is no AED base-currency account. Your account opens in USD, AUD, EUR, GBP, JPY, CHF, CAD, NZD, SGD, or HKD. Since you will likely fund in AED, every deposit incurs an AED-USD conversion. The spread on that conversion is not zero, and it adds up over multiple deposits.
Second, funding rails are limited. You can use bank wire, Visa/Mastercard, Skrill, Neteller, PayPal, and crypto (BTC/USDT). There is no verified UAE-specific local rail like direct Emirates NBD integration. Card deposits are instant with a $0 broker fee, but international bank wires may carry a $20-30 fee, plus the AED-USD conversion on top.
Third, there are no deposit bonuses. Fusion Markets does not run bonus promotions. Bonus offers are usually tied to high trading-volume requirements that trap your funds. No bonus means no fine print on how you can withdraw your own money. Also, the swap-free Islamic account is available on request across both account types, which matters for Sharia-compliant traders.
Who Should Choose This
Choose Fusion Markets when:you trade commodities with enough frequency that the tight spreads and low commission structure move the needle on your monthly costs. Active traders moving several lots a day will save hundreds of dollars a month compared to market-maker spreads, even after the AED conversion friction. If you are comfortable with the offshore regulatory status and just want the lowest cost execution, this is a strong fit.
Reconsider when:you are a newer trader who values local regulatory oversight and a compensation scheme over raw cost savings. In that case, a broker holding a DFSA licence or operating under the mainland SCA/CMA umbrella gives you stronger recourse, though you will pay wider spreads for it. Similarly, if you want the convenience of AED-denominated accounts and local bank transfers, a locally regulated broker will feel smoother day to day.
Costs vs Protection
The trade-off is cost versus protection. Fusion Markets offers among the lowest per-trade costs you will find, with a clean regulatory record and no warnings from UAE authorities. What you give up is the local recourse you get from a DFSA or SCA-licensed broker, including access to an investor-compensation scheme if the firm fails.
You can mitigate this yourself. Keep your trading funds separate from your savings, use the withdrawal methods that are daily limits friendly, and verify the exact legal entity before funding. The FTA confirms 0% personal income tax on trading profits, and there are no exchange controls limiting capital movement in or out of the UAE, so the tax and flow side is clean.
Getting Started
There is no minimum deposit, so you can test the platforms and spreads with a small amount before committing real capital. KYC requires your Emirates ID or passport plus proof of address.
For commodity traders, start with the Zero account and a small position size. Test the execution on gold and oil during the London-New York overlap, which runs roughly 16:00-20:00 GST. That is when liquidity peaks and the raw spreads are tightest.
Questions
What are the true costs of trading commodities on the Zero account?
On the Zero account, you pay the raw spread plus AUD 4.50 per side per lot. For a round trip on gold, that is roughly AUD 9.00, or about $6 per standard lot at current exchange rates. The raw spread itself fluctuates with market conditions but is typically a few cents on gold and around 1-2 pips on crude oil during liquid hours.
Does Fusion Markets offer gold trading for UAE clients?
Yes. Gold (XAU/USD) is available as a CFD with leverage up to 1:500 on the Zero and Classic accounts. The Zero account offers raw spreads from 0.0 pips with an AUD 4.50 per side commission, while the Classic account has no commission with all-in spreads.
What leverage applies to oil and natural gas CFDs?
Energies trade at up to 1:100 leverage for UAE clients. That means a $50,000 WTI position requires $500 margin. This is higher than the 1:10 commodity cap on mainland SCA/CMA licensed entities, so risk management becomes your responsibility.