Nadex
z.com
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Overview
Nadex was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while z.com was established in 2008 and is based in UK. Nadex holds licences including Unregulated, while z.com is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Nadex serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; z.com has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at Nadex and $50 at z.com.
| Feature | Nadex | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $50 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Financial Services Authority (FSA), Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) |
| Founded | 2008 | 2008 |
| Country | USA | UK |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Nadex and z.com, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Nadex has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $50 at z.com). z.com charges withdrawal fees while Nadex does not, giving Nadex an edge for frequent withdrawers. Nadex applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; z.com does not. z.com charges deposit fees; Nadex does not. Overall, z.com scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Nadex | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $50 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | Yes | Yes |
Platforms
Nadex offers MT5, cTrader, while z.com 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. z.com edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | Nadex | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Desktop,Android,Tablet,iPhone |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how Nadex and z.com compare. z.com runs regular live webinars; Nadex does not. z.com has a video library; Nadex does not. z.com publishes daily market commentary; Nadex does not. z.com integrates third-party research tools (Trading Central, Autochartist); Nadex does not. z.com maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. z.com scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Nadex | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| 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 z.com supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). Both brokers support the same set of payment methods.
| Feature | Nadex | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | No |
| Skrill | No | No |
| 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 z.com offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Both brokers offer support in 2 languages. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Nadex | z.com |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, and Chinese |