tickmill
Trade Zero
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Overview
tickmill was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in GRENADINES, while Trade Zero was established in 2014 and is based in Bahamas. tickmill holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Trade Zero is regulated by Securities Commission of the Bahamas (SCB) among others. tickmill serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; Trade Zero has 2,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at tickmill and $500 at Trade Zero.
| Feature | tickmill | Trade Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $500 |
| Regulation | 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-F323 | Securities Commission of the Bahamas (SCB) |
| Founded | 2020 | 2014 |
| Country | GRENADINES | Bahamas |
| Clients | 12,000,000+ | 2,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between tickmill and Trade Zero, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. tickmill has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $500 at Trade Zero). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. The two brokers are broadly comparable on fee structure.
| Feature | tickmill | Trade Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
tickmill offers MT5, cTrader, while Trade Zero supports 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 | tickmill | Trade Zero |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | No |
| MT5 | Yes | Yes |
| cTrader | Yes | Yes |
| Windows App | Yes | Yes |
| iOS App | Yes | Yes |
| Android App | Yes | Yes |
| Trading Platforms | MT4, MT5, Mac, ZuluTrade, Web Trader, cTrader, Tablet & Mobile apps | MT4, Web Trader, Tablet & Mobile apps |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how tickmill and Trade Zero compare. Trade Zero runs regular live webinars; tickmill does not. Both provide video tutorials. Trade Zero publishes daily market commentary; tickmill does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Trade Zero maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Trade Zero scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | tickmill | Trade Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | Yes |
| CFD Education | No | Yes |
| Weekly Webinars | No | Yes |
| Daily Commentary | No | Yes |
| Trading Central | No | Yes |
| Autochartist | Yes | Yes |
Deposits & Withdrawals
Convenient deposit and withdrawal options reduce friction for traders, especially important when managing positions across time zones. tickmill accepts 5 of the tracked payment methods (bank transfer, credit/debit card, PayPal, Skrill, Neteller), while Trade Zero supports 2 (bank transfer, credit/debit card). tickmill uniquely supports PayPal and Skrill and Neteller among the two brokers. tickmill scores higher on deposit and withdrawal flexibility.
| Feature | tickmill | Trade Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Bank Transfer | Yes | Yes |
| Credit Card | Yes | Yes |
| PayPal | Yes | No |
| Skrill | Yes | No |
| Neteller | Yes | No |
Support
Responsive customer support matters most when you're locked out of your account or need urgent help with a trade. Both tickmill and Trade Zero offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. tickmill supports 8 languages and Trade Zero supports 2, giving tickmill broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | tickmill | Trade Zero |
|---|---|---|
| Live Chat | Yes | Yes |
| Phone Support | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support | Yes | Yes |
| Languages | English, Spanish, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Arabic | English, and Chinese |