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Nadex

3.9/10

speedtrader

7.9/10
3/10RegulationWinner10/10
0/10FeesTied0/10
7/10PlatformsWinner9/10
0/10Education & ResearchWinner10/10
4/10Deposits & WithdrawalsWinner10/10
10/10SupportTied10/10

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Overview

Nadex was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while speedtrader was established in 2017 and is based in Netherlands. Nadex holds licences including Unregulated, while speedtrader is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Nadex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; speedtrader has 3,500,000+. Both brokers share the same minimum deposit of $250.

speedtrader wins this category
FeatureNadexspeedtrader
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-F308
Founded20082017
CountryUSANetherlands
Clients10,000+3,500,000+

Fees

Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Nadex and speedtrader, 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; speedtrader does not. speedtrader charges deposit fees; Nadex does not. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.

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

Platforms

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

speedtrader wins this category
FeatureNadexspeedtrader
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 speedtrader compare. speedtrader runs regular live webinars; Nadex does not. speedtrader has a video library; Nadex does not. speedtrader publishes daily market commentary; Nadex does not. speedtrader integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Nadex does not. speedtrader maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. speedtrader scores higher overall in education and research.

speedtrader wins this category
FeatureNadexspeedtrader
Forex EducationNoYes
CFD EducationNoYes
Weekly WebinarsNoYes
Daily CommentaryNoYes
Trading CentralNoYes
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 speedtrader supports 5 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller). speedtrader uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. speedtrader scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.

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

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