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CFI Markets

7.4/10

Nadex

3.9/10
10/10WinnerRegulation3/10
2/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
6/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

CFI Markets was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while Nadex was established in 2008 and is based in USA. CFI Markets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Nadex is regulated by Unregulated among others. CFI Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Nadex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at CFI Markets and $250 at Nadex.

CFI Markets wins this category
FeatureCFI MarketsNadex
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA), Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin)Unregulated
Founded20122008
CountryCyprusUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between CFI Markets and Nadex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. CFI Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at Nadex). CFI Markets charges withdrawal fees while Nadex does not, a notable advantage for frequent withdrawers. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. CFI Markets charges deposit fees; Nadex does not. Overall, CFI Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.

CFI Markets wins this category
FeatureCFI MarketsNadex
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesYesNo
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

CFI Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Nadex supports MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Both brokers support copy or social trading, catering to less hands-on investors. CFI Markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

CFI Markets wins this category
FeatureCFI MarketsNadex
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mac, 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 CFI Markets and Nadex compare. CFI Markets runs regular live webinars; Nadex does not. CFI Markets has a video library; Nadex does not. CFI Markets publishes daily market commentary; Nadex does not. CFI Markets integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central); Nadex does not. CFI Markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. CFI Markets scores higher overall in education and research.

CFI Markets wins this category
FeatureCFI MarketsNadex
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. CFI Markets accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Nadex supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureCFI MarketsNadex
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoNo
SkrillNoNo
NetellerNoNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both CFI Markets and Nadex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
FeatureCFI MarketsNadex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese