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ThinkMarkets vs Trade Nation

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Here is how ThinkMarkets and Trade Nation compare on regulation, costs and platforms. See the table for regulators, costs and platforms.

ThinkMarketsTrade Nation
RegulatorsFCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSCAFCA
Minimum deposit–No minimum (UK: £0.01 to £5 depending on payment method)
Spreads from0.0 pips (ThinkZero); 0.4 pips (Standard)EUR/USD 0.3 (TN Trader/TradingView, fixed)
CommissionThinkZero: USD 7 per round turn lot on forex and metals; Standard: noneNo commission; spread only
Max leverage–30:1 on major FX pairs (Trade Nation Financial UK Ltd, FCA)
PlatformsThinkTrader, MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, TradingView (ThinkTrader accounts only)TN Trader, TradingView, MetaTrader 4

Full reviews: ThinkMarkets review · Trade Nation review

Frequently asked questions

Are ThinkMarkets and Trade Nation regulated?

ThinkMarkets: FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA. Trade Nation: FCA.

Which has tighter spreads, ThinkMarkets or Trade Nation?

Published spreads start from 0.0 pips (ThinkZero); 0.4 pips (Standard) at ThinkMarkets and EUR/USD 0.3 (TN Trader/TradingView, fixed) at Trade Nation; commission: ThinkMarkets ThinkZero: USD 7 per round turn lot on forex and metals; Standard: none, Trade Nation No commission; spread only.

Risk warning: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Read more