Updated September 29, 2026 · BrokerCue Editorial Team

Lime Financial vs NAGA

Lime Financial scores 9.1 and NAGA 8.7 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.

Lime Financial

9.1/10

Facts checked September 26, 2026.

NAGA

8.7/10

Facts checked September 28, 2026.

What sets them apart

Lime Financial vs NAGA
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Minimum deposit$30,000€50
Stock trade fee$0€3
MarketsStocks, ETFs, Options, FuturesStocks, ETFs, Forex, CFDs, Futures, Crypto
RegulatorsFINRA, NFACyprus Securities and Exchange Commission
Investor protectionSIPC up to USD 500,000EU ICS up to EUR 20,000
PlatformsLime Trader, Lime Trader Web, Lime Trader Mobile, Lime Direct, Sterling, CQG, TakeProfitiOS, Android, Web, MetaTrader 5
Retail accounts that lose moneyNot confirmed70.45%
Margin rate12.5%Not confirmed
Deposit and withdrawal feesNot confirmedNo withdrawal fee
Account typesIRA, Roth IRA, Joint, CorporateNot confirmed
Interest on cashNot confirmed2.4%

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Key differences

  • Lime Financial scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.7.
  • Regulators: only Lime Financial offers FINRA, NFA.
  • Regulators: only NAGA offers Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • NAGA is available in 29 more countries.
  • Markets: only Lime Financial offers Options.
  • Markets: only NAGA offers Forex, CFDs, Crypto.
  • Platforms: only Lime Financial offers Lime Trader, Lime Trader Web, Lime Trader Mobile.
  • Platforms: only NAGA offers iOS, Android, Web.
  • Features: only Lime Financial offers Options, Futures, Demo account.
  • Features: only NAGA offers Crypto, Copy trading.

Our verdict on each

Lime Financial

Lime Financial suits experienced traders and active day traders who want options and futures on a commission-free basis. Stock trades cost $0 and the account is regulated by FINRA and NFA with SIPC protection, but the account starts at $30,000, so the entry point is the trade-off.

Read the full Lime Financial review

NAGA

NAGA suits mobile copy traders who want stocks, ETFs, forex, CFDs, futures and crypto alongside social features in the same app. Opening starts at €50, while stock trades carry €3, so active share buyers should weigh costs against broader choice.

Read the full NAGA review

Score breakdown

Lime Financial vs NAGA
AreaLime FinancialNAGA
Cost8.5Stock trades cost $0 and the model is commission-free, but opening requires $30,000, well past the €4.64 site median.8.5Stock trades cost €3; withdrawals show No withdrawal fee.
Offer9.6Higher9.1Coverage spans stocks, ETFs and forex via iOS, Android and Web for desktop plus mobile.
Trust9.4Higher8.5Cover sits at EU ICS up to EUR 20,000 under Cyprus oversight.

Availability and regulation

Lime Financial vs NAGA
CountryLime FinancialNAGA
CyprusNot confirmed
United States
FINRA 11826
Not confirmed

Additional countries for Lime Financial: 1. Additional countries for NAGA: 30.

Where these facts come from

Lime Financial

  • lime.co: 13 facts, checked September 26, 2026
  • brokercheck.finra.org: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026

NAGA

  • naga.com: 5 facts, checked September 28, 2026
  • nagamarkets.zendesk.com: 5 facts, checked September 28, 2026

How they place

Lime Financial vs NAGA
RankingLime FinancialNAGA
Stock and ETF brokers118 of 4714 of 471

Every fact side by side

Lime Financial vs NAGA
FactLime FinancialNAGA
FeaturesOptions, Futures, Demo account, Mobile appCrypto, Copy trading, Mobile app
Pricing modelCommission freeNot confirmed
AudienceExperienced, Day tradersNot confirmed
Legal entityLime Trading Corp.Not confirmed
HeadquartersUnited StatesNot confirmed
Founded2000Not confirmed
Support channelsEmail, Phone, Help centreNot confirmed

Where each stands against the rest

Lime Financial vs NAGA
FactLime FinancialNAGAMedian
Retail accounts that lose moneyNot confirmed70.45%below the median72.05%
Margin rate12.5%highest quarterNot confirmed8.75%
Interest on cashNot confirmed2.4%below the median3%

Median across 47 listed brokers.

Pros and cons

Lime Financial

Pros

  • Stock trades cost $0 on a commission-free model, so no per-trade charge
  • Options and futures are available alongside stocks, etfs and options
  • Regulated by FINRA and NFA, with investor protection of SIPC up to USD 500,000

Cons

  • The minimum deposit of $30,000 puts Lime Financial beyond most starter accounts, ranking 210 of 213 on this measure
  • Support runs on email, phone and help centre with no live chat listed

NAGA

Pros

  • Access stocks, ETFs and forex under a single login, covering shares through crypto for varied strategies.
  • Trade via iOS, Android and Web, with MetaTrader 5 plus mobile apps for flexible order management.
  • Withdrawals show No withdrawal fee, helped by No withdrawal fee for cost clarity.

Cons

  • Stock trade fee sits at €3, which can weigh on frequent share buyers versus lower fee rivals.
  • Support runs on help centre only, so help stays inside help centre without live chat or phone.
  • Entry starts at €50, above ActivTrades at $0 for very small starters.

Who each suits

Lime Financial

Who it suits

  • Experienced traders who want commission-free options and futures
  • Day traders working across Lime Trader, Lime Trader Web and Lime Trader Mobile
  • US accounts holders wanting SIPC protection

Who should look elsewhere

  • Beginners building a first portfolio, who should look at CFI with a $0 entry point
  • Small savers, who should compare Vantage at $5
  • Readers wanting forex, CFDs or crypto, which sit outside stocks, etfs and options

NAGA

Who it suits

  • Social traders who follow others and want futures plus crypto alongside shares may prefer NAGA over eToro.
  • Mobile led investors starting at €50 who accept €3 may prefer NAGA over ActivTrades.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Cost sensitive share buyers who want lower ticket fees than €3 may prefer XTB.
  • Traders wanting phone or live chat beyond help centre may prefer ActivTrades.

Country by country

Lime Financial vs NAGA
CountryLime FinancialNAGA
AustriaNoYes
BelgiumNoYes
BulgariaNoYes
CroatiaNoYes
CyprusNoYes
CzechiaNoYes
DenmarkNoYes
EstoniaNoYes

8 of 31 countries where either is available.

Questions about each

Lime Financial

What does it cost to trade stocks at Lime Financial?+

Stock trades cost $0, and the account runs on a commission-free model. There is no per-trade charge for equities. The catch is the entry requirement: a minimum deposit of $30,000 to open the account.

How much do I need to open an account?+

The minimum deposit is $30,000. That is a high bar for a first account, ranking 210 of 213 brands on this comparison. Readers with a smaller starting balance would be better served elsewhere.

NAGA

What does NAGA charge for stock trades and withdrawals?+

Stock orders carry €3 per trade, and funding shows No withdrawal fee for withdrawals. Share buyers who trade often should compare that ticket charge with rivals before committing, as frequent dealing lifts total cost over time.

What is the minimum deposit to open a NAGA account?+

Trading can start at €50, which keeps entry modest for newcomers testing markets. Withdrawals show No withdrawal fee, so moving funds out does not add a separate withdrawal charge under current terms.

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