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fxcl markets

7.7/10
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tickmill

7.4/10
6/10RegulationWinner10/10
1/10FeesTied1/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
10/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

fxcl markets was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Cayman Islands, while tickmill was established in 2020 and is based in GRENADINES. fxcl markets holds licences including Financial Services Authority (FSA) number 1637, while tickmill is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. fxcl markets serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; tickmill has 12,000,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

fxcl markets wins this category
Featurefxcl marketstickmill
Min. Deposit$250$250
RegulationFinancial Services Authority (FSA) number 1637Financial 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
Founded20062020
CountryCayman IslandsGRENADINES
Clients10,000+12,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between fxcl markets and tickmill, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
Featurefxcl marketstickmill
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

fxcl markets 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. fxcl markets edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

fxcl markets wins this category
Featurefxcl marketstickmill
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 fxcl markets and tickmill compare. fxcl markets runs regular live webinars; tickmill does not. Both provide video tutorials. fxcl markets publishes daily market commentary; tickmill does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. fxcl markets maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. fxcl markets scores higher overall in education and research.

fxcl markets wins this category
Featurefxcl marketstickmill
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. fxcl markets accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while tickmill supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
Featurefxcl marketstickmill
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesYes
SkrillYesYes
NetellerYesYes

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both fxcl markets and tickmill offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 8 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

Tied
Featurefxcl marketstickmill
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and ArabicEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic