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