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CM Trading

6.3/10
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tickmill

7.4/10
8/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesWinner1/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
4/10Education & ResearchTied4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

CM Trading was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Seychelles, while tickmill was established in 2020 and is based in GRENADINES. CM Trading holds licences including Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), while tickmill is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. CM Trading serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; tickmill has 12,000,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

tickmill wins this category
FeatureCM Tradingtickmill
Min. Deposit$250$250
RegulationFinancial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)Financial 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-F323
Founded20112020
CountrySeychellesGRENADINES
Clients10,000+12,000,000+

Fees

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

tickmill wins this category
FeatureCM Tradingtickmill
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

CM Trading offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while tickmill 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. CM Trading edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

CM Trading wins this category
FeatureCM Tradingtickmill
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, Mirror Trader, Sirix, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how CM Trading and tickmill compare. Both provide video tutorials. Both integrate third-party research tools. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureCM Tradingtickmill
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

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

tickmill wins this category
FeatureCM Tradingtickmill
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

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

Tied
FeatureCM Tradingtickmill
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic