Multi-Asset Broker

A multi-asset broker provides access to several financial instrument classes through one trading account and platform. Instead of limiting clients to currency pairs alone, these brokers offer CFDs, equities, commodities, indices, and sometimes cryptocurrency trading. For introducing brokers and affiliates, multi-asset brokers expand the commission surface because referred traders generate volume across multiple markets.

From an IB perspective, multi-asset brokers create diversified revenue streams. A referred trader who begins with forex may later trade commodities or indices, generating additional lot-based commissions or spread-based commissions without requiring a new referral. This naturally increases the LTV of each referred client and makes IB programs at multi-asset brokers attractive for partners focused on long-term earnings.

Multi-asset brokers typically operate on platforms like MetaTrader 4/5 or cTrader, which support multiple instrument types natively. The regulatory landscape varies by asset class — a broker may hold an FCA license for forex and CFDs but use a separate entity for crypto trading. IBs should verify which instruments fall under the regulated entity and how commissions are attributed across asset classes.

The affiliate program structure at multi-asset brokers can be more complex. Some brokers apply different commission rates per asset class (e.g., higher rebates on forex, lower on indices). Others offer a unified lot-based commission regardless of instrument. Understanding the per-asset commission matrix is critical for IBs optimizing their referral economics.