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City Index vs NinjaTrader : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
City Index
NinjaTrader
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Market maker
ECN/STP
Years of Existence / Established Year
1983
2003
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
1M + active customers
1.5M
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
CIRO, CySEC, NFA, CFTC, CIMA, FCA, SFC, FSA, MAS, ASIC
CFTC NFA
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
Best trading app, Best CFD provider, Forex broker.com No.1- Performance Analytics new tool, Best in Class overall
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
FSCS
SIPC & FSCS
SSL Encryption / 2FA
Yes
Yes
Segregated Funds
Yes
Yes
Negative Balance Protection
Yes
No
Trading Instruments/Products Offered
Assets Types / Trading Instruments (total count and breakdown)
13,500+ assets types including Shares
115+ trading instruments
Currency Pairs
Yes
No
Commodities
Yes
Yes
Indices
Yes
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
No
Yes
CFDs
Yes
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
No
Yes
Options
Yes
Yes
Futures
No
Yes
Bonds
Yes
Yes
Mutual Funds
No
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
Yes
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
Yes
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
City Index mobile trading app
Ninjatrader 8
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Standard, MT4, Corporate account
Free Plan Lifetime Plan Monthly Plan
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
No
Minimum Deposit
€100
$0
Leverage Available
30:1
No
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on the assets class
Depends on assets type
Commission (per account type)
€0
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 to experienced
Beginners & experienced
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Bank transfer, credit card, debit card, e-wallets
ACH Transfer Debit Card Wire Transfer / SEPA By Check
Withdrawal Methods
Bank transfer, credit card, debit card, e-wallets
Bank Transfer
Other E-Wallets Supported
Paypal
No
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
Yes
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Reuters Insider, News and analysis, Trading tools, Advanced trading view Charts
Video tutorials Learning tools Technical analysis
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
UK Shares: 0.10% (min. €8 commission)US Shares: 1.5 cents per share (min. €8 commission)
$.05 to $.25 per contract
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
Fixed and variable spreads
variable
Per Lot Fees
NA
NA
Options Contract Fees
NA
$0.25 per contract (order routing fees)
Futures Contract Fees
NA
$0.29 to $.85
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
Variable
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
$0
NA
Maximum Leverage
30:1
NA
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$15 monthly fee after 24 months of inactivity
$25 monthly
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
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
Credit/ debit card- 2%, others - €0
ACH - Free Domestic Wire Transfer - $30
Currency Conversion Fee
Varies by instrument
1% of currency converted, minimum 10 units of currency sold
Withdrawal Fee
Bank fees may apply
$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)
Varies by instrument
Depends on the assets type
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
24/5
24/5
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Email: [email protected], Phone: 0800 060 8609, 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
6
1
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
1st Floor, Moor House, 120 London Wall, London, EC2Y 5ET
222 N LaSalle Street Suite 1450, Chicago, IL 60601
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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