Nutmeg
selftrade
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Overview
Nutmeg was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in USA, while selftrade was established in 2013 and is based in Australia. Nutmeg holds licences including Unregulated, while selftrade is regulated by Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) among others. Nutmeg serves 10,000+ clients worldwide; selftrade has 14,000,000+. The minimum deposit is $0 at Nutmeg and $250 at selftrade.
| Feature | Nutmeg | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $250 |
| Regulation | Unregulated | Financial 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 |
| Founded | 2008 | 2013 |
| Country | USA | Australia |
| Clients | 10,000+ | 14,000,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between Nutmeg and selftrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. Nutmeg has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $0 (vs $250 at selftrade). selftrade charges withdrawal fees while Nutmeg does not, giving Nutmeg an edge for frequent withdrawers. Nutmeg applies inactivity fees on dormant accounts; selftrade does not. selftrade charges deposit fees; Nutmeg does not. Overall, Nutmeg scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | Nutmeg | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $0 | $250 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | Yes |
| Inactivity Fees | Yes | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
Nutmeg offers MT4, 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. The two brokers are closely matched on platform offering.
| Feature | Nutmeg | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | Yes | Yes |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | WebTrader, Desktop, Mobile & Apps | MT4, 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 Nutmeg and selftrade compare. Nutmeg runs regular live webinars; selftrade does not. Both provide video tutorials. Nutmeg publishes daily market commentary; selftrade does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Nutmeg maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Nutmeg scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | Nutmeg | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | Yes | No |
| Weekly Webinars | Yes | No |
| Daily Commentary | Yes | No |
| Trading Central | Yes | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. Nutmeg 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.
| Feature | Nutmeg | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | No | Yes |
| Skrill | No | Yes |
| Neteller | No | Yes |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both Nutmeg and selftrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. Nutmeg supports 2 languages and selftrade supports 8, giving selftrade broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | Nutmeg | selftrade |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, and Chinese | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic |