Nadex vs eToro

Nadex vs eToro Comparison Table 2024
Nadex	eToro
Review 4.3	Review 4.1

Nadex is a renowned exchange and binary options provider, based in the US. The company is fully regulated by the CFTC and offers options, call spreads and Knock Out contracts. Nadex also has just a $1 entry or exit fee and a user-friendly platform and proprietary app.	eToro is a top-rated multi-asset platform which offers trading services in thousands of CFDs, stocks and cryptoassets. Launched in 2007, the brand has millions of active traders globally and is authorized by tier one regulators, including the FCA and CySEC. The brand is particularly popular for its comprehensive social trading platform. Cryptoasset investing is highly volatile and unregulated in the UK and some EU countries. No consumer protection. Tax on profits may apply. 76% of retail accounts lose money.
Customer Reviews
	4 Based on 2 eToro customer reviews
Comment by Reviewer
"Nadex maintains its position as a top binary options exchange in the US, with robust licensing, competitive fees and a bespoke, feature-rich charting platform. The $10,000 free demo account and range of educational resources make it a particularly good pick for beginners."	"eToro's social trading platform leads the pack with a terrific user experience and active community chat that can help beginners find opportunities. There are also competitive fees on thousands of CFDs and real stocks, plus excellent rewards for experienced strategy providers."
Pros
The broker's flagship terminal offers a decent range of charting features, including 25+ indicators and 20 drawing tools There's a range of timeframes, from ticks to hours, that will suit both short and longer term strategies Good educational resources are available in the Blog for those new to binary options trading There's a free demo account for new users, with $10,000 virtual cash Nadex maintains a high trust score thanks to its CFTC regulation	The copy trading app facilitates a best-in-class social environment, with an engaging social feed and community chat The broker's services are great for beginners, with commission-free stock trading, a low minimum deposit and an unlimited demo Charts are powered by TradingView and offer strong technical analysis features, including 9 chart types and over 100 indicators There's a comprehensive online training academy with accessible resources, from bitesize articles to comprehensive courses eToro has bolstered its investment offering, most recently with new crypto assets, now offering over 90 digital currencies The web platform and mobile app perform better in user reviews and app rankings than top competitors, including AvaTrade Top copy traders can receive annual payments up to 1.5% of assets under copy in the broker's Popular Investor Program Exciting investment portfolios are available covering traditional market trends as well as tech, crypto and more eToro is a world-renowned brand with top-tier global regulation and a 25M+ user community
Cons
There are limited payment methods supported compared to other brokers, with only transfers, checks and debit cards available There is only a single platform option, with no third-party software like MT4 or MT5 The range of markets is very narrow, including 11 currency pairs and only 8 cryptos Nadex doesn't offer any rebate schemes or perks for active trading	The lack of additional charting platforms like MT4 will reduce the appeal for seasoned day traders accustomed to using third-party software There are no guaranteed stop loss orders which would be a useful risk management feature for beginners There is a $30 minimum withdrawal amount and a $5 fee, which will affect novices with low capital Traders will face currency conversion fees for account denominations other than USD There are limited contact methods aside from the in-platform live chat
Awards
	Best Cryptocurrency Trading Platform 2022 - Finder Education Materials/Program 2022 - Investment Trends Best Copy Trading Platform 2021 - Ultimate Fintech Awards Best Multi-Asset Trading Platform 2021 - Ultimate Fintech Awards Best Stockbroker 2021 - Ultimate Fintech Awards Best Social Trading Platform 2019 - ADVFN International Financial Awards
Instruments
Binary Options, Knock Outs™, Call Spreads	CFDs, Forex, Stocks, ETFs, Cryptos, Futures, Commodities, Bonds
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$250	$50
Trading Platforms
Own	eToro Web CopyTrader TradingCentral
Payment Methods
ACH Transfer Cheque Debit Card Mastercard Visa Wire Transfer	Debit Card iDeal Klarna Neteller PayPal Przelewy24 Rapid Transfer Skrill Sofort Swift Trustly Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
$1	$10
Regulator
CFTC	FCA, ASIC, CySEC, FSA, FSRA, MFSA
Margin Trading
No	Yes
Margin Rate
	1%
STP Account
No	Yes
ECN Account
No	No
DMA Account
No	No
MAM Account
No	No
PAMM Account
No	No
LAMM Account
No	No
Demat Account
No	No
AI / Machine Learning
No	Yes
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
No	Yes
Market Maker
No	Yes
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
No	Yes
Mobile Apps
NadexGO	iOS & Android
App Review
NadexGO allows trading whenever, wherever, and however traders want. Specializing in short term trading, the mobile app needs to offer quick response times, and certainly delivers. It is also reliable and secure, ensuring traders can trade with confidence on the move. NadexGo is a rock solid trading app.	eToro bring their social trading platform to your mobile, enabling you to copy trades, manage your account and invest via Android or iOS. Trade the key forex pairs from the palm of your hand.
Android App Rating
	4
iOS App Rating
	4.8
Auto Trading
Yes	Automate your trades via CopyTrader - follow profitable traders. Open and close trades automatically when they do.
Copy Trading
No	Yes
Copy Trading Platform
	eToro continues to deliver one of the best proprietary copy trading platforms on the market, at no additional cost for eToro clients. The web-based platform features a user-friendly and interactive layout and also comes with a community chat, making it a stand-out choice for beginners.
Social Trading
No	Yes
Trade Signals
Yes	Yes
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	Yes
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
$10	$10
Islamic Account
No	Yes
Account Currencies
USD	USD
Stock Exchanges
DAX GER 40 Index Dow Jones FTSE UK Index Japan Exchange Group Nasdaq S&P 500 Shenzhen Stock Exchange	Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) Borsa Italiana CAC 40 Index France DAX GER 40 Index Deutsche Boerse Dow Jones Euronext FTSE UK Index Hang Seng Hong Kong Stock Exchange IBEX 35 Japan Exchange Group Korean Stock Exchange London Stock Exchange Nasdaq Nasdaq Nordic & Baltics National Stock Exchange Of India New York Stock Exchange Russell 2000 S&P 500 Shanghai Stock Exchange SIX Swiss Exchange Tokyo Commodity Exchange Taiwan Stock Exchange
Commodities
Gold Natural Gas Oil Silver	Aluminium Cocoa Coffee Cannabis Copper Corn Cotton Gasoline Gold Iron Lead Lithium Livestock Natural Gas Nickel Oil Orange Juice Palladium Platinum Precious Metals Silver Soybeans Sugar Wheat Zinc
CFD Trading
CFD trading not offered	You can trade CFDs on over 3,000 assets and access rich market data through the integrated TradingView charts. There are also comprehensive free learning tools available for beginners via the eToro Academy, including dedicated CFD trading courses and guides.
FTSE Spread
	1.5
GBPUSD Spread
	1.9
Oil Spread
	0.05
Stocks Spread
	0.57 (Apple)
Forex Trading
Speculate on 11 popular currency pairs via Knock Out contracts, call spreads and binary options. Nadex continues to offer a wider range of timeframes than most binary options brokers, with contracts spanning from intraday to weekly.	An above-average selection of 55 currencies are available with reasonable spreads averaging 0.9 pips on EUR/USD during peak hours. Aspiring traders can continuously hone their forex strategies by switching between demo mode and their live account any time, with full access to the broker's 100+ technical indicators.
Forex App
NadexGO allows trading whenever, wherever, and however traders want. Specializing in short term trading, the mobile app needs to offer quick response times, and certainly delivers. It is also reliable and secure, ensuring traders can trade with confidence on the move. NadexGo is a rock solid trading app.	eToro bring their social trading platform to your mobile, enabling you to copy trades, manage your account and invest via Android or iOS. Trade the key forex pairs from the palm of your hand.
GBPUSD Spread
0.25 pips Var	1.9
EURUSD Spread
0.25 pips Var	0.9
EURGBP Spread
0.25 pips Var	1.3
Assets
11	55
Currency Indices
	USD
Cryptocurrency
Nadex offers a limited list of cryptos with just Bitcoin and Ethereum. Traders can go long or short though with straightforward binary options contracts that mean you don't need to own the underlying token.	eToro leads the way in cryptocurrency trading, offering competitive spreads and a fixed 1% commission, plus their own wallet service. The broker offers a vast list of 95+ tokens which is continually being updated. Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong. Take 2 mins to learn more
Spread
Variable	BTC 1%
Coins
BTC ETH	BTC ETH BCH XRP DASH LTC ETC API3 CRO SKL IMX ADA MIOTA XLM EOS NEO TRX ZEC BNB XTZ DOT MKR COMP LINK UNI YFI DOGE AAVE FIL ALGO ATOM MANA APE LRC ENJ BICO BAT BNT OGN MATIC FLR GALA ALICE CHZ HBAR DYDX SOL THETA FTM GRT 1INCH CRV ANKR OXT REN SNX STORJ ZRX CELO SUSHI QNT BAL FET SHIBxM AMP AXS SGB CTSI ENS UMA LUNC FTT SRM LPT KNC ARB RNDR OP LDO
Crypto Lending
No	No
Crypto Mining
No	No
Crypto Staking
No	Yes
Auto Market Maker
No	No
Binary Options
Nadex offers real-time market action with short-term binary options trading. The range of markets is strong with just a $1 fixed fee per side, per contract. Nadex also offers ultra-short term binaries that expire after 5 seconds.	Binary options trading not offered
Payout
Exchange (See Full Review)%
Expiry Times
5 seconds - 1 week
Ladder Options
No	No
Boundary Options
Yes	No

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