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Tickmill vs Interactive Brokers
Broker Name
Tickmill
Interactive Brokers
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Both market maker and STP broker
Market maker
Years of Existence / Established Year
2014
1993
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
134,000+ newly registered accounts, 75,000+ new active clients
3.12M
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FSA, FCA, FSCA, CySEC,DFSA
SEC, FINRA, NYSE, FCA, FINMA, CFTC, MAS, SFC, CBI, IIROC, JFSA, MiFiD
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
ForexBrokers.com Annual Forex Broker Review 2024, Best Trading Spread Brokersview 2024, Rankia Argentina 2024, Best Spreads for Gold Trading FX Empire 2024, Best Spreads in the UK FX Empire 2024, Finance Magnates Africa Summit 2023
Best Online Broker for Advanced Traders in 2024, Professional Trading 2024, #1 Best Online Broker in 2023, Best for Advanced Traders, Best Online Broker in 2024, Best Stock Broker for International Trading
Security Measures
FSCS, ICF
SIPC
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
Yes
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
500+ stocks and ETFs
150 Markets including Forecast and event contracts, Spot currencies,US spot Gold, Hedge funds
Currency Pairs
Yes
Yes
Commodities
Yes
No
Indices
Yes
No
Cryptocurrencies
Yes
Yes
CFDs
Yes
No
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
Yes
Futures
Yes
Yes
Bonds
Yes
Yes
Mutual Funds
No
Yes
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
Yes
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
No
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
Yes
No
MT5
Yes
No
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
No
Copy Trading
Yes
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Tick mill trader app
IBKR global Trader, Client Portal, Desktop, Mobile, Trader workstation, APIs, Forecast Trader, IMPACT
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Classic, Raw, Tickmill trader raw account for Forex and CFDs
Individual, Joint, Trust, IRA and UGMA/UTMA Accounts, Non-Professional Advisor Accounts, Family Office Accounts, Small Business Accounts, Advisor Accounts, Money Manager Accounts, Broker & FCM Accounts, Proprietary Trading Group Accounts, Hedge Fund & Mutual Fund Accounts, Compliance Officers, Administrators, Institutional Hedge Fund Investors
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$100
$0
Leverage Available
1:1 to 1:1000
10:1 to 50:1
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
100 lots
EUR 5,000,000
Commission (per account type)
Tickmill trader raw account- $3.50 per lot per side, Raw account- $3 per lot per side, Classic account -$0
$0
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginner to experienced traders
Beginner to advanced traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Bank transfer, Crypto payments, Visa/ Mastercard, Union pay, e-wallets
ACH transfer, Link a new bank account, Bank wire, Transfer from wise balance, Scan a check , Mail a check, SEPA
Withdrawal Methods
Bank transfer, Crypto payments, Visa/ Mastercard, Union pay, e-wallets
ACH, Check, Direct debit, Transfer to wise balance, Canadian ETF transfer, SEPA
Other E-Wallets Supported
Skrill, Neteller, Stic Pay, FasaPay, Web money
No
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Trading Education, Market Analysis, Webinars, eBooks and Guides, Video Tutorials, Tickmill Analytics Market Insights
Traders' Academy (Online Courses), IBKR Webinars, Market Insights and Analysis, Trader's University (Video Tutorials), IBKR Quant Blog (Quantitative Trading), Customer Education (Trading Guides)
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Spread classic account- 1.6 pips, Raw account - 0.0pips
IBKR Lite: Commission-free U.S. stocks, ETFs, and specific mutual funds, IBKR Pro: $0.005 per share, minimum $1 per trade
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Variable
Fixed spread
Per Lot Fees
$3
NA
Options Contract Fees
NA
$0.65/contract
Futures Contract Fees
$0.85
$0.85
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
$1.50
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
NA
Maximum Leverage
1:1000
50:1
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
NA
Advisory Fees
NA
It depends up on the account type
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
Yes
over $10 million free
Statement or Document Fee
NA
NA
Account Opening Fee
NA
$0
Account Maintenance Fee
$0
$0
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
NA
$0.03
Withdrawal Fee
$0
$10 outgoing wire transfer fee
Bonuses, Promotions & Benefits
Bonuses, Promotions, and Referrals
Yes
Yes
Customer Benefits (e.g., Retirement Plan)
Yes
Yes
Trading Hours
Trading Hours (for each asset class if applicable)
Monday from 00:02 until 24:00, from Tuesday 00:00 to Thursday 24:00 and on Friday from 00:00 until 23:58
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM ET, Monday through Friday Overnight trading hours: 8:00 PM ET - 3:50 AM ET, Sunday through Friday
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
24/7
24/7
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Client Support phone : +852 5808 7849, Email: [email protected], Live chat
Phone: 1 (888) 919-0022, E-mail: [email protected], Live chat
Support Languages
15+
33
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
3rd Floor, 27 - 32 Old Jewry Tickmill London, Greater London EC2R 8DQ GB.
Greenwich, Connecticut
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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