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Tickmill vs TradeZero

Compare Tickmill and TradeZero side by side: fees, regulation, platforms.

Tickmill

Tickmill

Active forex and CFD traders

Tickmill is a multi-asset CFD and forex broker regulated by the FCA and CySEC, offering Raw and Classic accouโ€ฆ

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TradeZero

TradeZero

Active traders and short sellers

TradeZero is an active-trading broker founded in 2015 offering commission-free limit orders, direct market acโ€ฆ

Head-to-head comparison

Tickmill vs TradeZero
Feature Tickmill TradeZero
Minimum deposit - -
Stock trading fee Stock CFDs available; commission terms vary by account type Free limit orders on NYSE/AMEX/NASDAQ stocks above $1 (200+ shares); $0.005 per share ($0.99 min) for orders under 200 shares or market orders; OTC/penny stocks $0.005/share ($0.99 min, $7.95 max)
Regulators FCA, CySEC, FSCA, FSA, DFSA SCB, FINRA, SIPC, CIRO, AFM
Best for Active forex and CFD traders Active traders and short sellers
Markets & account
Stocks
ETFs
Forex
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CFDs
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Crypto
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Bonds
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Options
Futures
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Margin
Demo Account
Multi Currency
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Pros & cons

Tickmill

Tickmill

Pros

  • FCA and CySEC regulation with FSCS protection up to GBP 85,000 for UK clients
  • Raw account spreads from 0.0 pips with $3 per lot per side commission
  • No deposit or withdrawal fees
  • Supports MT4, MT5, TradingView, and proprietary Tickmill Trader
  • Futures and options with direct market access (UK entity)
  • Demo account available on MT4 and MT5
  • No inactivity fee on accounts with balance above $50
  • Negative balance protection across all entities

Cons

  • Classic account spreads of 1.6 pips are not the tightest in the market
  • Stock and ETF CFD range is limited compared to full-service brokers
  • No real stocks or ETFs - equity exposure is CFD only
  • Demo account not available on TradingView or Tickmill Trader
  • Inactivity fee applies to low-balance dormant accounts
  • Crypto offering limited to 15 CFDs
  • Futures and options only available through the UK entity
TradeZero

TradeZero

Pros

  • Commission-free limit orders on eligible U.S. stocks
  • Strong short-selling tools with integrated stock locate feature
  • Extended trading hours 4 AM to 8 PM ET
  • Up to 6:1 intraday leverage for international accounts; 4:1 intraday for TradeZero America
  • Free paper trading account with $1,000,000 in virtual funds
  • No inactivity fee
  • 24/7 live customer support
  • Multiple platform options including free ZeroFree tier

Cons

  • ZeroPro subscription costs $59 per month
  • Outgoing wire fee of $50 per transaction
  • No forex, futures, crypto, or bonds offered
  • Minimum deposit of $2,500 for U.S. accounts
  • Short locate fees add cost for active short sellers
  • International clients lack SIPC protection
  • Market orders and sub-200-share orders incur per-share fee
Tickmill

Tickmill

Tickmill is a multi-asset CFD and forex broker regulated by the FCA and CySEC, offering Raw and Classic account types with competitive spreads on 600+ instruments.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

TradeZero

TradeZero

TradeZero is an active-trading broker founded in 2015 offering commission-free limit orders, direct market access, short-selling tools, and 16-hour extended trading hours.

Your capital is at risk. Other fees apply.

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