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IKON Finance

7.5/10

Nabtrade

6.7/10
8/10WinnerRegulation3/10
6/10FeesWinner8/10
9/10PlatformsTied9/10
10/10Education & ResearchTied10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

IKON Finance was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in London, while Nabtrade was established in 2008 and is based in USA. IKON Finance holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Nabtrade is regulated by Unregulated among others. IKON Finance serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Nabtrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at IKON Finance and $100 at Nabtrade.

IKON Finance wins this category
FeatureIKON FinanceNabtrade
Min. Deposit$200$100
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Unregulated
Founded20112008
CountryLondonUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between IKON Finance and Nabtrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Nabtrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $200 at IKON Finance). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. IKON Finance applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Nabtrade does not. Overall, Nabtrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Nabtrade wins this category
FeatureIKON FinanceNabtrade
Min. Deposit$200$100
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

IKON Finance offers MT4, MT5, cTrader, while Nabtrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. Nabtrade supports social and copy trading features, which IKON Finance does not offer. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.

Tied
FeatureIKON FinanceNabtrade
MT4YesYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, ZuluTrade, 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 IKON Finance and Nabtrade compare. Both brokers run regular live webinars. Both provide video tutorials, including advanced content. Daily market commentary is available from both brokers. Both integrate third-party research tools including Trading Central. Archived webinars are available at both brokers for self-paced learning. The two brokers are evenly matched on educational content.

Tied
FeatureIKON FinanceNabtrade
Forex EducationYesYes
CFD EducationYesYes
Weekly WebinarsYesYes
Daily CommentaryYesYes
Trading CentralYesYes
AutochartistYesYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

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