CFDs are complex instruments with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail accounts lose money.

Best brokers for commodities in Somalia

For commodities in Somalia, from Mogadishu or anywhere else in the country, 3 of the 7 brokers we review are open to you. XTB does not accept residents of Somalia, so XM leads.

How we score

Each broker gets five sub-scores out of 5:

Regulation and safety (30%), trading costs (25%), platforms and tools (20%), range of markets (15%) and ease of use (10%). The overall score is the weighted average, rounded to one decimal.

Availability is checked against each broker's published country lists. The ranking order is editorial and reflects our commercial agreements, so it does not always follow the scores. Full methodology

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Top 3 commodity brokers for Somalia

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    IC Markets logo

    IC Markets

    4.6

    Raw spreads, MetaTrader, cTrader and TradingView in one account (now branded IC)

    Commodity CFDs Commodity, futures and bond CFDs on raw-spread accounts.

    Minimum deposit
    From $0 (varies by entity)
    Platforms
    MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader +1
    Entity for Somalia
    Raw Trading Ltd (IC Markets Global) — FSA (Seychelles)
    CFDs
    Yes
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    IC Markets homepage screenshot
    IC EU homepage after the rebrand from IC Markets: raw spreads from 0.0 pips and leverage up to 1:30 for EU retail clients.

    What we like

    • Raw Spread accounts with low commissions
    • Four platforms, including cTrader and TradingView
    • ASIC and CySEC regulated entities
    • Popular with automated and high-volume traders
    • Rebranded to IC in 2026; same regulated entities

    Watch out for

    • Not available in the US, Canada, Israel or New Zealand
    • Minimum deposit depends on the entity you are assigned
    • Thin education and research compared with XTB or IBKR

    Fees

    Raw Spread accounts charge a commission per lot on top of raw interbank spreads (on MetaTrader it is $3.50 per side per standard lot). The Standard account has no commission and wider spreads. Swaps apply overnight.

    Best for

    Cost-sensitive and algorithmic traders.

    Visit IC MarketsRead the review

    CFDs carry a high risk of losing money.

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    IQ Option logo

    IQ Option

    4.1

    A $10 minimum deposit and one of the simplest trading apps

    Commodity CFDs Commodity CFDs on a very simple app from a $10 deposit.

    Minimum deposit
    $10
    Platforms
    IQ Option web platform, Desktop app, Mobile app
    Entity for Somalia
    IQ Option international entity — Offshore entity
    CFDs
    Yes
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    IQ Option homepage screenshot
    IQ Option EU homepage (CySEC licence 247/14): CFDs on forex, stocks and crypto, with leverage up to 1:30 on forex for EU retail clients.

    What we like

    • $10 minimum deposit and a reloadable demo account
    • Very easy proprietary platform on web, desktop and mobile
    • CySEC regulated entity for EEA clients

    Watch out for

    • No MetaTrader, limited research tools
    • Not available in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and several EU countries
    • Clients outside the EEA are served by a lightly regulated entity

    Fees

    CFD costs are built into the spread, with overnight funding on leveraged positions. An inactivity fee is charged after a period without trading.

    Best for

    Beginners who want a very simple app and a small first deposit.

    Visit IQ OptionRead the review

    CFDs carry a high risk of losing money.

CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. Most retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs. Consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Each broker publishes its own current loss percentage on its website.

Commodities from Somalia: the rules

Offshore entities serving Somalia may allow higher leverage on commodities; oil and gold can move several percent in a day.

Best time to trade gold and oil from Mogadishu

Gold and oil are usually most liquid while London and New York are both open: 16:30–18:30 local time (UTC+3, early October 2026). Commodity CFDs pause briefly each day and close at weekends.

All 7 brokers we review, checked for commodities in Somalia

BrokerStatusAccessEntity for Somalia
XTBNot available in Somalia——
XM#1 in this rankingCommodity CFDsXM Global Limited — FSC (Belize)
IC Markets#2 in this rankingCommodity CFDsRaw Trading Ltd (IC Markets Global) — FSA (Seychelles)
Interactive BrokersNot available in Somalia——
Freedom24Not available in Somalia——
IQ Option#3 in this rankingCommodity CFDsIQ Option international entity — Offshore entity
eToroNot available in Somalia——

Commodities rankings in countries bordering Somalia

CountryBrokers offering commodities#1
🇩🇯 Djibouti4XM
🇪🇹 Ethiopia3XM
🇰🇪 Kenya4XM

Frequently asked questions

What is the best commodity broker in Somalia?

XM, in our ranking. Gold and commodity CFDs on MetaTrader, including GOLD24-7 for weekend gold trading since 2026. IC Markets and IQ Option complete the top 3.

Which brokers offer commodities to residents of Somalia?

Of the brokers we review: XM (commodity cfds), IC Markets (commodity cfds) and IQ Option (commodity cfds).

What are the rules for commodities in Somalia?

Offshore entities serving Somalia may allow higher leverage on commodities; oil and gold can move several percent in a day.

When is commodities most liquid in Somalia?

Usually 16:30–18:30 local time, while London and New York are both open (early October 2026 times).

What is the best broker for trading gold?

XTB leads our ranking where it is available. Use our gold calculator to see what each dollar of price movement is worth for your position.

Availability last checked 6 October 2026. Brokers change their country lists without notice; the broker's sign-up form is the final word.