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Nabtrade

6.7/10
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tickmill

7.4/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
8/10WinnerFees1/10
9/10WinnerPlatforms7/10
10/10WinnerEducation & Research4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Nabtrade was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while tickmill was established in 2020 and is based in GRENADINES. Nabtrade holds licences including Unregulated, while tickmill is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Nabtrade serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; tickmill has 12,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $100 at Nabtrade and $250 at tickmill.

tickmill wins this category
FeatureNabtradetickmill
Min. Deposit$100$250
RegulationUnregulatedFinancial 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
Founded20082020
CountryUSAGRENADINES
Clients10,000+12,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Nabtrade and tickmill, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Nabtrade has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $100 (vs $250 at tickmill). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, Nabtrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.

Nabtrade wins this category
FeatureNabtradetickmill
Min. Deposit$100$250
Withdrawal FeesNoNo
Inactivity FeesNoNo
Deposit FeesNoNo
CFD FeesNoNo

Platforms

Nabtrade 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. Nabtrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

Nabtrade wins this category
FeatureNabtradetickmill
MT4YesNo
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsDesktop,Androoid, iPhone,MacMT4, 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 Nabtrade and tickmill compare. Nabtrade runs regular live webinars; tickmill does not. Both provide video tutorials. Nabtrade publishes daily market commentary; tickmill does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Nabtrade maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Nabtrade scores higher overall in education and research.

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

tickmill wins this category
FeatureNabtradetickmill
Bank TransferYesYes
Credit CardYesYes
PayPalNoYes
SkrillNoYes
NetellerNoYes

Support

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

Tied
FeatureNabtradetickmill
Live ChatYesYes
Phone SupportYesYes
Email SupportYesYes
LanguagesEnglish, and ChineseEnglish, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic