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Finmax

5.6/10

Nadex

3.9/10
3/10RegulationTied3/10
10/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
0/10Education & ResearchTied0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Finmax was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Bulgaria, while Nadex was established in 2008 and is based in USA. Finmax holds licences including Financial Services Authority (FSA), while Nadex is regulated by Unregulated among others. Finmax serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Nadex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Finmax and $250 at Nadex.

Finmax wins this category
FeatureFinmaxNadex
Min. Deposit$0$250
RegulationFinancial Services Authority (FSA)Unregulated
Founded20082008
CountryBulgariaUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Finmax and Nadex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Finmax has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at Nadex). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, Finmax scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Finmax wins this category
FeatureFinmaxNadex
Min. Deposit$0$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

Finmax 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 Finmax does not offer. Finmax edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Finmax wins this category
FeatureFinmaxNadex
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4,MT5Web,iPad,mac,Desktop,iPhoneiOS

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Finmax and Nadex compare. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureFinmaxNadex
Forex EducationNoNo
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistNoNo

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Finmax 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
FeatureFinmaxNadex
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 Finmax 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
FeatureFinmaxNadex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese