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DF Markets

7.2/10

Nabtrade

6.7/10
8/10WinnerRegulation3/10
10/10WinnerFees8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
4/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

DF Markets was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in UK, while Nabtrade was established in 2008 and is based in USA. DF Markets holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Nabtrade is regulated by Unregulated among others. DF Markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Nabtrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $1 at DF Markets and $100 at Nabtrade.

DF Markets wins this category
FeatureDF MarketsNabtrade
Min. Deposit$1$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Unregulated
Founded20102008
CountryUKUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between DF Markets and Nabtrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. DF Markets has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $1 (vs $100 at Nabtrade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, DF Markets scores higher on fees in our assessment.

DF Markets wins this category
FeatureDF MarketsNabtrade
Min. Deposit$1$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

DF Markets offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Nabtrade supports MT4, 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. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureDF MarketsNabtrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb Trader, Tablet & Mobile appsDesktop,Androoid, iPhone,Mac

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how DF Markets and Nabtrade compare. Nabtrade runs regular live webinars; DF Markets does not. Both provide video tutorials. Nabtrade publishes daily market commentary; DF Markets does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Nabtrade maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Nabtrade scores higher overall in education and research.

Nabtrade wins this category
FeatureDF MarketsNabtrade
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. DF Markets accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while Nabtrade supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureDF MarketsNabtrade
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 DF Markets and Nabtrade 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
FeatureDF MarketsNabtrade
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese