tickmill
Zacks Trade
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Overview
tickmill was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in GRENADINES, while Zacks Trade was established in 2008 and is based in United States. tickmill holds licences including Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), while Zacks Trade is regulated by Unregulated among others. tickmill serves 12,000,000+ clients worldwide; Zacks Trade has 10,000+. The minimum deposit is $250 at tickmill and $2500 at Zacks Trade.
| Feature | tickmill | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $2500 |
| 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 Zacks Trade, directly affecting your bottom line as a trader. tickmill has a lower barrier to entry with a minimum deposit of $250 (vs $2500 at Zacks Trade). Neither broker charges withdrawal fees. Zacks Trade charges deposit fees; tickmill does not. Overall, tickmill scores higher on fees in our assessment.
| Feature | tickmill | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| Min. Deposit | $250 | $2500 |
| Withdrawal Fees | No | No |
| Inactivity Fees | No | No |
| Deposit Fees | No | Yes |
| CFD Fees | No | Yes |
Platforms
tickmill offers MT5, cTrader, while Zacks Trade supports MT4, MT5, cTrader. Both brokers provide mobile trading apps for iOS and Android. tickmill supports social and copy trading features, which Zacks Trade does not offer. Zacks Trade edges ahead on platform breadth and functionality in our scoring.
| Feature | tickmill | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Android,iPhone/iPad,Tablet |
Education & Research
Education and research tools help traders at every level make more informed decisions, and here's how tickmill and Zacks Trade compare. Zacks Trade runs regular live webinars; tickmill does not. Both provide video tutorials. Zacks Trade publishes daily market commentary; tickmill does not. Both integrate third-party research tools. Zacks Trade maintains an archive of past webinars for on-demand viewing. Zacks Trade scores higher overall in education and research.
| Feature | tickmill | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Zacks Trade 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 | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Zacks Trade offer live chat support. Both provide phone support. Email support is available at both brokers. tickmill supports 8 languages and Zacks Trade supports 2, giving tickmill broader global reach. Both brokers are comparable on support quality.
| Feature | tickmill | Zacks Trade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |