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Plus500 vs Trade Nation

Compare Plus500 and Trade Nation side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Plus500

Plus500

Active CFD traders who want web and mobile access

Plus500 offers CFD trading across forex, shares, ETFs, options and crypto, plus Plus500 Invest for stocks, wiโ€ฆ

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Trade Nation

Trade Nation

Low-cost fixed-spread traders

Trade Nation is a UK-regulated forex and CFD broker founded in 2014, offering fixed spreads, zero commissionsโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

Plus500 vs Trade Nation
Feature Plus500 Trade Nation
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee - Fixed add-on spread applied to the underlying bid-offer spread; commissions on ASX-listed stocks only
Regulators CySEC, FCA, EFSA, CFTC, ASIC, FMA, FSCA, SCA, DFSA, JFSA, MAS, FSA, SCB, BAPPEBTI, CIRO FCA, ASIC, FSCA, SCB, FSA
Best for Active CFD traders who want web and mobile access Low-cost fixed-spread traders
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
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Forex
CFDs
Crypto
Bonds
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Options
-
Futures
-
Demo Account
Spread Betting
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Pros & cons

Plus500

Plus500

Pros

  • 0% opening and closing trade fees on CFD positions
  • 0% Plus500 deposit and withdrawal fees
  • Unlimited demo with live quotes and adjustable balance
  • +Insights shows trends from millions of Plus500 trades
  • 100+ technical indicators and flexible alerts
  • Client deposits held separately under CySEC rules
  • Selected clients can receive technical analysis and an account manager

Cons

  • Inactivity fee up to 10 USD after three months without login
  • Currency conversion fee up to 0.7% of realized profit or loss
  • Overnight financing can apply when positions remain open
  • Guaranteed stop orders use a wider spread
  • Third-party fees may apply to international cards or bank transfers
  • Real-time prices require opening an account
Trade Nation

Trade Nation

Pros

  • No commissions on most instruments
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees
  • No inactivity fee
  • Fixed spreads available on major forex and indices
  • Regulated by FCA and ASIC - top-tier authorities
  • Spread betting available for UK and Ireland residents
  • Free demo account with no registration required
  • Three trading platforms including TradingView integration

Cons

  • Fixed spreads only guaranteed during standard market hours
  • No MetaTrader 5 support
  • Crypto trading restricted to Bahamas (SCB) entity - fewer protections
  • Loyalty cashback scheme unavailable to FCA and ASIC clients
  • Relatively limited stock selection compared to multi-asset brokers
  • Minimum withdrawal of GBP/USD/AUD 50
Plus500

Plus500

Plus500 offers CFD trading across forex, shares, ETFs, options and crypto, plus Plus500 Invest for stocks, with web/mobile apps and a demo account.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

Trade Nation

Trade Nation

Trade Nation is a UK-regulated forex and CFD broker founded in 2014, offering fixed spreads, zero commissions, spread betting, and three trading platforms across 1,000-plus markets.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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