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ETFinance

6/10
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tickmill

7.4/10
5/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesWinner1/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

ETFinance was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Cyprus, while tickmill was established in 2020 and is based in GRENADINES. ETFinance holds licences including Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), while tickmill is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. ETFinance serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; tickmill has 12,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $215 at ETFinance and $250 at tickmill.

tickmill wins this category
FeatureETFinancetickmill
Min. Deposit$215$250
RegulationCyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC)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
Founded20182020
CountryCyprusGRENADINES
Clients10,000+12,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between ETFinance and tickmill, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. ETFinance has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $215 (vs $250 at tickmill). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. ETFinance charges deposit fees; tickmill does not. Overall, tickmill scores higher on fees in our assessment.

tickmill wins this category
FeatureETFinancetickmill
Min. Deposit$215$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesYesNo
CFD FeesYesNo

Platforms

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

ETFinance wins this category
FeatureETFinancetickmill
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4,iOS,MacBook,iPhoneMT4, 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 ETFinance and tickmill compare. ETFinance runs regular live webinars; tickmill does not. Both provide video tutorials. ETFinance publishes daily market commentary; tickmill does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. ETFinance maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. ETFinance scores higher overall in education and research.

ETFinance wins this category
FeatureETFinancetickmill
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. ETFinance 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
FeatureETFinancetickmill
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 ETFinance and tickmill offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. ETFinance supports 2 languages and tickmill supports 8, giving tickmill broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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