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lqdfx

8.4/10

Nadex

3.9/10
10/10WinnerRegulation3/10
1/10WinnerFees0/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research0/10
10/10WinnerDeposits & Withdrawals4/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

lqdfx was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Portugal, while Nadex was established in 2008 and is based in USA. lqdfx holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Nadex is regulated by Unregulated among others. lqdfx serves 200,000+ clients worldwide; Nadex has 10,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

lqdfx wins this category
FeaturelqdfxNadex
Min. Deposit$250$250
RegulationFinancial 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-F272Unregulated
Founded20172008
CountryPortugalUSA
Clients200,000+10,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between lqdfx and Nadex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Nadex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; lqdfx does not. Overall, lqdfx scores higher on fees in our assessment.

lqdfx wins this category
FeaturelqdfxNadex
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoYes
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

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

lqdfx wins this category
FeaturelqdfxNadex
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsMT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, 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 lqdfx and Nadex compare. lqdfx runs regular live webinars; Nadex does not. lqdfx has a video library; Nadex does not. lqdfx publishes daily market commentary; Nadex does not. lqdfx integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Nadex does not. lqdfx maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. lqdfx scores higher overall in education and research.

lqdfx wins this category
FeaturelqdfxNadex
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. lqdfx accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Nadex supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). lqdfx uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. lqdfx scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

lqdfx wins this category
FeaturelqdfxNadex
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalYesNo
SkrillYesNo
NetellerYesNo

Support

Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both lqdfx and Nadex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. lqdfx supports 8 languages and Nadex supports 2, giving lqdfx broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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