Nadex
Spreadex
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Overview
Nadex was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while Spreadex was established in 1999 and is based in UK. Nadex holds licences including Unregulated, while Spreadex is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Nadex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; Spreadex has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Nadex and $0 at Spreadex.
| Feature | Nadex | Spreadex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $0 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), registration number 190941 |
| Founded | 2008 | 1999 |
| Country | USA | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Nadex and Spreadex, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Spreadex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at Nadex). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Nadex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; Spreadex does not. Overall, Spreadex scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Nadex | Spreadex |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $0 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | Yes | No |
Platforms
Nadex offers MT5, cTrader, while Spreadex 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. Spreadex edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Nadex | Spreadex |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | Web,iPad,mac,Desktop,iPhoneiOS | Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Nadex and Spreadex compare. Spreadex runs regular live webinars; Nadex does not. Spreadex has a video library; Nadex does not. Spreadex publishes daily market commentary; Nadex does not. Spreadex integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Nadex does not. Spreadex maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Spreadex scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Nadex | Spreadex |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | No | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | No | Yes |
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 Spreadex supports 3 (bank transfer, credit/debit card, Skrill). Spreadex uniquely supports Skrill among the two brokers. Spreadex scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | Nadex | Spreadex |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Nadex and Spreadex offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Nadex supports 2 languages and Spreadex supports 1, giving Nadex broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Nadex | Spreadex |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English |