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IKON Finance

7.5/10

Nadex

3.9/10
8/10WinnerRegulation3/10
6/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsTied4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

IKON Finance was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in London, while Nadex was established in 2008 and is based in USA. IKON Finance holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Nadex is regulated by Unregulated among others. IKON Finance serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Nadex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $200 at IKON Finance and $250 at Nadex.

IKON Finance wins this category
FeatureIKON FinanceNadex
Min. Deposit$200$250
RegulationFinancial Conduct Authority (FCA)Unregulated
Founded20112008
CountryLondonUSA
Clients10,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between IKON Finance and Nadex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. IKON Finance has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $200 (vs $250 at Nadex). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Both brokers charge inactivity fees on dormant accounts, worth noting if you trade infrequently. Overall, IKON Finance scores higher on fees in our assessment.

IKON Finance wins this category
FeatureIKON FinanceNadex
Min. Deposit$200$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesYesYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoYes

Platforms

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

IKON Finance wins this category
FeatureIKON FinanceNadex
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, ZuluTrade, Tablet & Mobile appsWeb,iPad,mac,Desktop,iPhoneiOS

Education & Research

Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how IKON Finance and Nadex compare. IKON Finance runs regular live webinars; Nadex does not. IKON Finance has a video library; Nadex does not. IKON Finance publishes daily market commentary; Nadex does not. IKON Finance integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Nadex does not. IKON Finance maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. IKON Finance scores higher overall in education and research.

IKON Finance wins this category
FeatureIKON FinanceNadex
Forex EducationYesNo
CFD EducationYesNo
Weekly WebinarsYesNo
Daily CommentaryYesNo
Trading CentralYesNo
AutochartistYesNo

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 Nadex supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.

Tied
FeatureIKON FinanceNadex
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 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
FeatureIKON FinanceNadex
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, and Chinese