tickmill
WellsTrade
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Overview
tickmill was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in GRENADINES, while WellsTrade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. tickmill holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while WellsTrade is regulated by Unregulated among others. tickmill serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; WellsTrade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at tickmill and $30 at WellsTrade.
| Feature | tickmill | WellsTrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $30 |
| 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 | Unregulated |
| Founded | 2020 | 2008 |
| Country | GRENADINES | United States |
| Clients | 12,000,000+ | 10,000+ |
Fees
Fees are a critical factor when choosing between tickmill and WellsTrade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. tickmill has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $30 at WellsTrade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Overall, WellsTrade scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | tickmill | WellsTrade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $30 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | No |
| CFD Fees | No | No |
Platforms
tickmill offers MT5, cTrader, while WellsTrade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. tickmill supports social and copy trading features, which WellsTrade does not offer. WellsTrade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | tickmill | WellsTrade |
|---|---|---|
| MT4 | No | Yes |
| 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 | iPhone,Tablet,Mac,Android,WEB |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how tickmill and WellsTrade compare. tickmill has a video library; WellsTrade does not. tickmill integrates third-party research tools (Autochartist); WellsTrade does not. tickmill scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | tickmill | WellsTrade |
|---|---|---|
| Forex Education | Yes | No |
| CFD Education | No | No |
| Weekly Webinars | No | No |
| Daily Commentary | No | No |
| Trading Central | No | No |
| Autochartist | Yes | No |
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 WellsTrade 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 | WellsTrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 WellsTrade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. tickmill supports 8 languages and WellsTrade supports 2, giving tickmill broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | tickmill | WellsTrade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |