NinjaTrader vs OANDA US

NinjaTrader vs OANDA US Comparison Table 2023
NinjaTrader Review 2023	OANDA US Review 2023
Review 4.5 NinjaTrader is #3 in our broker rankings.	Review 4.5 OANDA US is #4 in our broker rankings.
Traders from US accepted	Traders from US accepted
NinjaTrader is a US-headquartered and regulated brokerage that specializes in futures trading. There are three pricing plans to suit different needs and budgets, as well as ultra-low margins on popular contracts. The brand's award-winning charting software and trading platform also offers a high-degree of customization and superb technical analysis features.	OANDA is a popular brand offering exceptional execution, low deposit requirements and advanced charting and trading platform features. The top-rated brand has over 25 years of experience and is regulated by trusted agencies, including the NFA/CFTC. Around the clock support is available, alongside flexible contract sizes and automated trade executions.
	CFDs are not available to residents in the United States.
Comment by Reviewer
"We recommend NinjaTrader for high-volume futures traders looking for low fees and premium analysis tools."	"We recommend OANDA for US traders seeking a user-friendly platform with premium market research and a straightforward joining process. OANDA is a particularly good pick if you want a heavily regulated broker with a secure trading environment."
Pros
Excellent trading software for active users with bespoke widgets and indicators Low fees with $50 day trading margins & commissions from $.09 per micro contract Thousands of add-ons and applications from developers in 150+ countries Widely respected and heavily authorized by the NFA and CFTC Free platform access and trade simulation capabilities Industry-leading futures broker with multiple awards Easy account opening that takes a few minutes	Industry-leading platforms including MT4 and TradingView The OANDA web platform offers advanced price charts and graphs Reliable, trustworthy and secure brand with authorization from tier-one regulators API facilitates access to 25 years of historical data and rates from 200+ currencies Feature-rich app with 50 indicators, 11 drawing tools and 9 charting styles Wide selection of instruments including 68 forex pairs Transparent pricing structure with no hidden charges Low minimum deposit for beginners US clients accepted
Cons
Withdrawal fee on some funding methods Premium platform tools come with an extra charge Non forex and futures trading requires signing up with partner brokers	Customer support not available on the weekend
Awards
2021 Benzinga Global Fintech Awards	Best US Broker 2023 - DayTrading.com 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
Forex, Stocks, Options, Commodities, Futures, Crypto	Forex, Crypto
Demo Account
Yes	Yes
Minimum Deposit
$50	$0
Trading Platforms
eSignal	MT4 TradingView AutoChartist
Payment Methods
ACH Transfer Debit Card Wire Transfer	ACH Transfer Debit Card Mastercard Visa Wire Transfer
Minimum Trade
0.01 Lots	0.01 Lots
Regulator
NFA, CFTC	NFA, CFTC
Margin Trading
Yes	Yes
Margin Rate
	2%
STP Account
No	No
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	No
Robo Advisor
No	No
Negative Balance Protection
No	No
Market Maker
No	Yes
P2P Trading
No	No
Spot Trading
Yes	Yes
Mobile Apps
iOS & Android	iOS, Android + Web Trader
Auto Trading
Yes	Expert Advisors (EAs) on MetaTrader
Copy Trading
No	No
Social Trading
No	No
Trade Signals
Yes
VPS Hosting
No	No
Tournaments
No	No
Demo Competitions
No	No
Ethical Investing
No	No
Custodial Account
No	No
Guaranteed Stop Loss
No	No
Inactivity Fee
$25	$0
Islamic Account
No	No
Account Currencies
USD	USD EUR GBP CAD AUD JPY CHF HKD SGD
Stock Exchanges
Chicago Mercantile Exchange New York Stock Exchange
Commodities
Oil
Forex Trading
NinjaTrader supports the trading of popular currencies including the EUR/USD. The trading software also offers unique features tailored to forex trading, including specific order and market windows.	OANDA offers 68 forex pairs, more than many alternatives. The broker's in-house platform also offers impressive execution speeds and a suite of advanced charting and analysis tools.
Forex App
	The FxTrade app is OANDA’s proprietary forex trading application. One-click trading, historical price history and straightforward account management is available. Traders can speculate on 68 major, minor and exotic currency pairs. The forex app is available to download from the Apple App Store and Google Play.
GBPUSD Spread
1.6	3.4
EURUSD Spread
1.3	1.6
EURGBP Spread
1.6	1.7
Assets
50+	65+
Cryptocurrency
Trade micro Bitcoin futures with low fees and leading charting tools. Get exposure to Bitcoin through CME Group's centralized exchange with robust risk management tools.	Speculate on the world's biggest cryptos by market cap. Commissions are lower than many peers starting at 0.25%. Clients can spot trade cryptocurrencies on Paxos's itBit exchange through the OANDA platform via OANDA’s partnership with Paxos. Users can trade digital currencies in a few taps through the iOS and Android mobile app.
Spread
Floating	$100
Coins
BTC	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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	CFDs are not available to residents in the United States.
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