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E*TRADE vs Tickmill : Fees, Safety & Trading Conditions Compared (2026)
Broker Name
E*TRADE
Tickmill
Broker Overview
Broker Type (e.g., Market Maker, ECN/STP)
Both ECN and STP broker
Both market maker and STP broker
Years of Existence / Established Year
1982
2014
Customer Base / Number of Accounts
5.2 million client accounts
134,000+ newly registered accounts, 75,000+ new active clients
Regulation & Security
Regulations (governing bodies)
FRS, FINRA, SIPC, SEC, NFA, FDIC
FSA, FCA, FSCA, CySEC,DFSA
Awards Won (count for the last 2 years)
Investor App and #1 Web Trading Platform for 2024, Benzinga's 2023 Global Fintech Awards
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
Security Measures
SIPC
FSCS, ICF
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)
Over 50,000 offerings, including US Treasury trades
500+ stocks and ETFs
Currency Pairs
No
Yes
Commodities
No
Yes
Indices
No
Yes
Cryptocurrencies
No
Yes
CFDs
No
Yes
ETFs
Yes
Yes
Stocks
Yes
Yes
Options
Yes
Yes
Futures
Yes
Yes
Bonds
Yes
Yes
Mutual Funds
Yes
No
Fractional Shares
Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs)
No
No
Precious Metals
No
Yes
Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
No
No
Equities
No
No
Trading Platforms & Technology
Trading Platform Availability
Yes
Yes
MT4
No
Yes
MT5
No
Yes
cTrader
No
No
Social Trading
Yes
Copy Trading
No
Yes
Other Trading Platforms (proprietary, etc.)
Power Etrade web, Power Etrade app
Tick mill trader app
Platform Compatibility (Windows, Mac, iOS, Android)
Yes
Yes
Account Types & Conditions
Account Types (Retail, Pro, VIP, etc.)
Brokerage, Retirement, Core portfolio, Managed portfolio, Small business retirement , bank
Classic, Raw, Tickmill trader raw account for Forex and CFDs
Demo Account (Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
Islamic Accounts (Yes/No)
No
Yes
Minimum Deposit
$0
$100
Leverage Available
No
1:1 to 1:1000
Trade Limit (maximum per trade)
Depends on assets class
100 lots
Commission (per account type)
Tickmill trader raw account- $3.50 per lot per side, Raw account- $3 per lot per side, Classic account -$0
Best Suited For (e.g., beginners, experienced traders)
Beginners to experienced traders
Beginner to experienced traders
Deposit & Withdrawal Options
Deposit Methods
Transfer money, Wire transfer, Transfer an account, Deposit a check ,Direct Deposit
Bank transfer, Crypto payments, Visa/ Mastercard, Union pay, e-wallets
Withdrawal Methods
E-wallets, check, Wire transfer
Bank transfer, Crypto payments, Visa/ Mastercard, Union pay, e-wallets
Other E-Wallets Supported
Electronic transfer
Skrill, Neteller, Stic Pay, FasaPay, Web money
Tools & Educational Resources
Economic Calendar
No
Yes
Tools & Educational Resources (tutorials, webinars, market news, etc.)
Educational Resources, Tools, Market News and Insights, Tutorials and Webinars
Trading Education, Market Analysis, Webinars, eBooks and Guides, Video Tutorials, Tickmill Analytics Market Insights
Fees & Commissions
Trading-Related Fees
Stocks, options, mutual funds, ETFs- $0, Bonds- $1, FINRA trading activity fee- $0.000166
Spread classic account- 1.6 pips, Raw account - 0.0pips
Spread (typical, fixed, variable)
NA
Variable
Per Lot Fees
NA
$3
Options Contract Fees
$0.65
NA
Futures Contract Fees
$1.50
$0.85
Markup Fees on Spread
NA
NA
Guaranteed Stop Loss Fees
NA
NA
Maximum Leverage
No
1:1000
Non-Trading Fees
Dormant Fees
$0
$0
Subscription Fees (for premium features, data feeds)
NA
NA
Advisory Fees
0.30%
NA
Swap Fees (Overnight Financing)
NA
Yes
Statement or Document Fee
$2
NA
Account Opening Fee
NA
NA
Account Maintenance Fee
$15/ month
$0
Deposit Fee
$0
$0
Currency Conversion Fee
Direct trade-$0.005 per share, Broker assisted trader- $25
NA
Withdrawal Fee
Check return - $25, Electronic return -$25
$0
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)
Sunday 5 p.m. CT to Friday 4 p.m. CT
Monday from 00:02 until 24:00, from Tuesday 00:00 to Thursday 24:00 and on Friday from 00:00 until 23:58
Customer Support
Support Hours (e.g., 24/7, weekdays only)
8 AM - 8 PM ET on weekdays
24/7
Customer Support Methods (phone, email, live chat)
Live chat, FAQ, Phone- 800-387-2331, 800-838-0908, Beneficiary Services: [email protected] General inquiries: [email protected]
Client Support phone : +852 5808 7849, Email: [email protected], Live chat
Support Languages
1
15+
Additional Information
Headquarters Location
Arlington, Virginia, United States Buyenlarge, Getty
3rd Floor, 27 - 32 Old Jewry Tickmill London, Greater London EC2R 8DQ GB.
Complaints (for crypto brokers)
No
No
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