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afx group

7.9/10

Nadex

3.9/10
10/10WinnerRegulation3/10
1/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

afx group was founded in 2013 and is headquartered in Geneva, while Nadex was established in 2008 and is based in USA. afx group holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Nadex is regulated by Unregulated among others. afx group serves 14,000,000+ clients worldwide; Nadex has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

afx group wins this category
Featureafx groupNadex
Min. Deposit$250$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC), Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), Pepperstone Markets Limited is incorporated in The Bahamas (number 177174 B), Licensed by the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB) number SIA-F220Unregulated
Founded20132008
CountryGenevaUSA
Clients14,000,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between afx group and Nadex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Nadex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; afx group does not. Overall, afx group scores higher on fees in our assessment.

afx group wins this category
Featureafx groupNadex
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

afx group offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Nadex supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Nadex supports social and copy trading features, which afx group does not offer. afx group edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

afx group wins this category
Featureafx groupNadex
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile appsWeb,iPad,mac,Desktop,iPhoneiOS

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how afx group and Nadex compare. afx group runs regular live webinars; Nadex does not. afx group has a video library; Nadex does not. afx group publishes daily market commentary; Nadex does not. afx group integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Nadex does not. afx group maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. afx group scores higher overall in education and research.

afx group wins this category
Featureafx groupNadex
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. afx group accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Nadex supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). afx group uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. afx group scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

afx group wins this category
Featureafx groupNadex
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both afx group and Nadex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. afx group supports 8 languages and Nadex supports 2, giving afx group broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
Featureafx groupNadex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, and Chinese