LQDFX vs Oanda

LQDFX vs OANDA Comparison Table 2023
LQDFX	OANDA
Review 4.5	Review 4.3
Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers	Traders from US not accepted See available CFD brokers
LQDFX is a straight-through processing (STP) broker based in the Marshall Islands. The offshore trading firm offers competitive spreads from 0.0 pips, free deposits, 24/5 support and access to the hugely popular MetaTrader 4 platform. LQDFX also runs a competitive bonus program with welcome incentives.	OANDA is an award-winning global broker, established in 1996. The hugely respected brand offers competitive trading accounts and serves clients from 196 countries. It has proven a popular option with both beginners and experienced traders thanks to its user-friendly and sophisticated web platform, no minimum deposit and premium currency products and services. The company is also overseen by reputable regulators, including the FCA, ASIC and CIRO.
Bonus Offer
100% deposit bonus up to $20,000
Comment by Reviewer
"LQDFX is best for active forex traders looking for ultra-tight spreads and high leverage up to 1:500."	"Based on tests, OANDA will serve traders looking for a trustworthy broker with a beginner-friendly platform, best-in-class research and straightforward account opening. The $0 minimum deposit makes it especially attractive to newer traders and those on a budget."
Pros
Multiple account types including Islamic Welcome deposit bonus up to $20,000 STP broker with fast execution speeds Strong educational resources for beginners Industry favorite MT4 platform and app Minimum deposit from just $20 Tight spreads from 0 pips Leverage up to 1:500 Free demo profile Market execution PAMM account	Oversight from tier-one regulators like the FCA and ASIC makes the broker reliable and trustworthy The guaranteed stop loss order (GSLO) is a useful risk management tool not available at many alternatives The OANDA Trade web platform easy to learn and features sophisticated charting tools and market research The brand has an excellent reputation and 25 years' experience with a string of awards There are no restrictions on trading strategies with scalping, hedging and netting permitted The $0 minimum deposit will appeal to newer traders With 68 forex pairs the broker will serve active forex traders Spreads are tight and there are zero hidden fees
Cons
No MetaTrader 5 integration Weak regulatory oversight No copy trading platform	There is a narrow range of payment methods with no PayPal High-volume traders get limited fee rebates or perks Weekend customer support isn't available Social and copy trading tools aren't supported
Awards
Best ECN Broker 2017 Most Reliable Broker 2017	Best Trading Tools winner 2021 - Online Personal Wealth Awards Awarded highest overall client satisfaction 2021 - Investment Trends US Leverage Trading Report, Margin Forex Awarded highest client satisfaction for mobile platform/app 2021 - Investment Trends US Leverage Trading Report, Margin Forex Voted Most Popular Broker 2021 - TradingView Broker Awards Voted Best Forex and CFD Broker 2021 - TradingView Broker Awards
Instruments
CFDs, Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto	Forex, Stocks, Commodities, Indices, Bonds, ETFs, Crypto, Spread Betting
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$20	$0
Trading Platforms
MT4	OANDA Trade MT4 TradingView AutoChartist
Payment Methods
Bitcoin Payments Credit Card Debit Card Mastercard PayRedeem Visa	Credit Card Debit Card Mastercard Neteller Skrill Trustly Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	$0
Regulator
None	FCA, ASIC, KNF, MAS, CIRO, FFAJ, BVI
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
Margin Rate
	2%
STP Account
Yes	No
ECN Account
Yes	No
DMA Account
Yes	No
MAM Account
No	No
PAMM Account
Yes	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
Yes	Yes
Market Maker
No	Yes
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	OANDA Trade, MT4
Auto Trading
Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
No	No
Social Trading
No	No
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
Yes	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	Yes
Inactivity Fee
	$10
Islamic Account
Yes	No
Account Currencies
USD EUR	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD JPY CHF HKD SGD
Stock Exchanges
Australian Securities Exchange CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Euronext FTSE UK Index Hong Kong Stock Exchange Japan Exchange Group Nasdaq	Australian Securities Exchange CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hang Seng London Stock Exchange Nasdaq Russell 2000 S&P 500
Commodities
Cocoa Coffee Copper Gold Oil Palladium Platinum Silver	Copper Corn Gold Natural Gas Oil Palladium Platinum Silver Soybeans Sugar Wheat
CFD Trading
LQDFX offers a modest collection of CFDs covering currencies, metals, stocks, indices, commodities and cryptos. Traders can go long or short with real-time quotes and a choice of live accounts to suit different trading strategies.	You can speculate on popular financial assets covering forex, commodities, indices, metals and bonds. You can get started with $0 minimum deposit, making the broker a good pick for beginners. There’s also a comprehensive range of technical analysis tools in the MT4 and OANDA Trade platforms.
Leverage
1:100 - 1:500	1:30 (UK), 1:200 (EU)
FTSE Spread
11.9 - 12.0 pips (depending on account)	1.0
GBPUSD Spread
0.1 - 1.8 pips (depending on account)	1.4
Oil Spread
0.12 - 0.19 pips (depending on account)	3.0
Stocks Spread
Variable	Variable
Forex Trading
LQDFX offers an extensive list of 70+ currency pairs, more than most alternatives. Spreads are ultra-low and high leverage is available on the market-leading MT4 platform.	OANDA offers 68 currency pairs, which is above the industry average. You can speculate on majors, minors and exotics, with spreads from 0.8 pips on popular pairs. There are no commissions and leverage is available up to 1:200. Average execution speeds are fast based on tests, at 12 milliseconds.
GBPUSD Spread
0.1 - 1.8 pips (depending on account)	1.4
EURUSD Spread
0.1 - 1.2 pips (depending on account)	0.8
EURGBP Spread
0.5 - 1.7 pips (depending on account)	0.9
Assets
71	68
Cryptocurrency
Trade 16 well-known cryptos including Bitcoin, the majority paired with USD or EUR. Spreads are low and there are no requotes and fast order execution speeds.	OANDA offers trading on leading cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin. You can place trades in the app hassle-free and practice in the unlimited demo account. The broker offers guaranteed stop-loss orders to help protect you against market volatility.
Spread
1.02 - 28.0 pips	$100
Coins
BTC LTC ETH DSH XRP BCH NEO ZEC XMR ADA BNB SOL LUNA	BTC ETH LTC BCH PAXG LINK UNI AAVE
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	No
Auto Market Maker
No	No

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