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Global Prime vs NinjaTrader : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
Global Prime
NinjaTrader
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Market maker broker
ECN/STP
Years of Existence / Established Year
2010
2003
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
No information
1.5M
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
ASIC and VFSC
CFTC NFA
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
No major awards listed
Leading Broker in TASC's 2024 Readers' Choice Awards 2024 Great Place to Work Best Brokerage for Trading Futures at Benzinga Global Fintech Awards 2023
Security Measures
No compensation scheme
SIPC & FSCS
SSL Encryption / 2FA
No
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
No
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
150+ Financial assets
115+ trading instruments
Currency Pairs
Yes
No
Commodities
Yes
Yes
Indices
Yes
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
Yes
Yes
ETFs
No
Yes
Stocks
No
Yes
Options
No
Yes
Futures
No
Yes
Bonds
Yes
Yes
Mutual Funds
No
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
No
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
Yes
Equities
No
Yes
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
Yes
No
MT5
No
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
No
Copy Trading
No
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
No
Ninjatrader 8
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Standard and Raw account
Free Plan Lifetime Plan Monthly Plan
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
No
Minimum Deposit
$0
$0
Leverage Available
1:5 to 1:500
No
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
1000 lots
Depends on assets type
Commission (per account type)
Standard: $0, Raw account: $3.5 per lot
Free- $0.35 per micro and $1.29 per standard, Monthly- $0.25 per micro and $0.99 per standard, Lifetime- $.09 per micro contract and $0.59 per standard
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginner traders
Beginners & experienced
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Visa, Mastercard, Crypto, Bpay, Bank wire, QR code, Astro pay, Interac,PayID, e-wallets
ACH Transfer Debit Card Wire Transfer / SEPA By Check
Withdrawal Methods
Visa, Mastercard, Crypto, Bpay, Bank wire, QR code, Astro pay, Interac,PayID, e-wallets
Bank Transfer
Other E-Wallets Supported
PayPal, Neteller, Skrill, GATE8, Dragon Pay, VN Pay, FasaPay, Pagsmile, Jeton, Mifinity, XPay, Perfect money
No
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Trading Education, Market Analysis, Webinars, Trading Guides, Video Tutorials, Podcast Market Insights, Blog Trading News and Analysis
Video tutorials Learning tools Technical analysis
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Crypto: 0.1%, indices, Bonds, and Commodities (excl. Metals): $0, Commission: AUD $7, USD $7, EUR € 6.20, GBP £5.4, SGD $9.50, CAD $9, Standard: 0.9 pips, raw : $3.5
$.05 to $.25 per contract
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
variable
Per Lot Fees
$3.50
NA
Options Contract Fees
NA
$0.25 per contract (order routing fees)
Futures Contract Fees
NA
$0.29 to $.85
Markup Fees on Spread
$0
Variable
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
NA
Maximum Leverage
1:500
NA
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$25 monthly
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
$0
Volume Indicators - $59 Data Fees - $4 per exchange Multi-License broker - $99
Advisory Fees
NA
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
Yes
$50
Statement or Document Fee
NA
NA
Account Opening Fee
NA
Free Plan - $0 Monthly Plan - $99 Lifetime Plan - $1499
Account Maintenance Fee
NA
NA
Deposit Fee
$0
ACH - Free Domestic Wire Transfer - $30
Currency Conversion Fee
$20-$30
1% of currency converted, minimum 10 units of currency sold
Withdrawal Fee
International bank transfer: $20-$30
$0
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
No
Yes
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
24 hours a day, 5 days a week. 5 PM New York on Sunday through to 5 PM New York on Friday
Depends on the assets type
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
24/7
24/5
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Phone: +61 (2) 8379 3622, E-mail: [email protected], Live chat
Emergency trade desk: 312.423.2234 General inquiries: 1.800.496.1683 Fax: 312.329.9888 Email: mailto:[email protected] , Live chat
Support Languages
14+
1
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
FMGP Trading Group Pty Ltd Level 10, 627 Chapel St, South Yarra 3141 Australia
222 N LaSalle Street Suite 1450, Chicago, IL 60601
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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