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Nadex

3.9/10

selftrade

7.4/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner4/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Nadex was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while selftrade was established in 2013 and is based in Australia. Nadex holds licences including Unregulated, while selftrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Nadex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; selftrade has 14,000,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

selftrade wins this category
FeatureNadexselftrade
Min. Deposit$250$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-F304
Founded20082013
CountryUSAAustralia
Clients10,000+14,000,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Nadex and selftrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Both require a minimum deposit of $250. selftrade charges withdrawal fees while Nadex does not, giving Nadex an edge for frequent withdrawers. Nadex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; selftrade does not. selftrade charges deposit fees; Nadex does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

Tied
FeatureNadexselftrade
Min. Deposit$250$250
Withdrawal FeesNoYes
Inactivity FeesYesNo
Deposit FeesNoYes
CFD FeesYesYes

Platforms

Nadex offers MT5, cTrader, while selftrade supports MT4, 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. selftrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.

selftrade wins this category
FeatureNadexselftrade
MT4NoYes
MT5YesYes
cTraderYesYes
Windows AppYesYes
iOS AppYesYes
Android AppYesYes
Trading PlatformsWeb,iPad,mac,Desktop,iPhoneiOSMT4, 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 Nadex and selftrade compare. selftrade has a video library; Nadex does not. selftrade integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); Nadex does not. selftrade scores higher overall in education and research.

selftrade wins this category
FeatureNadexselftrade
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoNo
Weekly WebinarsNoNo
Daily CommentaryNoNo
Trading CentralNoNo
AutochartistNoYes

Deposits & Withdrawals

Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Nadex accepts 2 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card), while selftrade supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). selftrade uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. selftrade scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

selftrade wins this category
FeatureNadexselftrade
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 Nadex and selftrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Nadex supports 2 languages and selftrade supports 8, giving selftrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.

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